Frederik Andersen earned a win in his first home start since opening night, and Seth Jarvis had four points for Carolina in the Hurricanes’ home win over Columbus.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Los Angeles Kings vs. Columbus Blue Jackets NHL game to be played on January 25, 2025 on ESPN.

The Blue Jackets won impressively, defeating the Maple Leafs by a score of 5-1. And who was the star of the game? In a very cinematic twist, it was Fantilli who delivered a career

This is a team coming out of its rebuild and into its build phase. It has the potential to contend as it matures and as the roster is further tweaked.

The Blue Jackets ran out of gas — physically, emotionally or both — in the second period on Thursday, allowing the Hurricanes to score five consecutive goals on their way to a 7-4 win before 18,700. Carolina teed up 24 shots on goal in the second, the most the Blue Jackets have allowed in a period all season.

The NHL is going to have some tight races when it comes to the end-of-season awards, and the Columbus Blue Jackets might have a surprise entrant for a key one.

Coming off a memorable win Wednesday night in Toronto, Columbus has another chance at two points against a division rival

Evason knew he was taking on a challenge, but he expected to have Monahan playing with forward Johnny Gaudreau, his close friend and former Calgary Flames teammate. He expected to have captain Boone Jenner and defenseman Erik Gudbranson to lead a group of skilled young players.

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There were times that the Carolina Hurricanes seemed a little out of kilter during the past month, but they might be hitting their stride again.