Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Seth Jarvis #24 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates the ice during the third period of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on April 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Egor Zamula #6 of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Jackson Blake #53 of the Carolina Hurricanes battle for possession during the third period of the game at Lenovo Center on April 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Luca Del Bel Belluz #65 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates during the third period of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on April 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Luca Del Bel Belluz #65 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates during the third period of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on April 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Andrei Svechnikov #37 of the Carolina Hurricanes looks on from the bench during the second period of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on April 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Seth Jarvis #24 of the Carolina Hurricanes protects the puck from Denton Mateychuk #5 of the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period of the game at Lenovo Center on April 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Jordan Martinook #48 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates with teammates Nikolaj Ehlers #27 and Jaccob Slavin #74 following a goal during the second period of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on April 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Luca Del Bel Belluz #65 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates during the first period of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on April 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Alexander Nikishin #21 of the Carolina Hurricanes reacts with his team following his goal scored during the first period of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on April 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: K'andre Miller #19 of the Carolina Hurricanes and Danton Heinen #43 of the Columbus Blue Jackets scuffle during the third period of the game at Lenovo Center on April 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Jordan Martinook #48 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates with teammates Nikolaj Ehlers #27 and Jaccob Slavin #74 following a goal during the second period of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on April 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Andrei Svechnikov #37 of the Carolina Hurricanes shares a smile following a goal scored during the third period of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on April 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Elvis Merzlikins #90 of the Columbus Blue Jackets protects the net during the second period of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on April 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Luca Del Bel Belluz #65 of the Columbus Blue Jackets works against Jalen Chatfield #5 of the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of the game at Lenovo Center on April 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Ivan Provorov #9 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates with the puck during the first period of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on April 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Frederik Andersen #31 of the Carolina Hurricanes protects the net as Kent Johnson #91 of the Columbus Blue Jackets attempts a shot during the first period of the game at Lenovo Center on April 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Logan Stankoven #22 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates with his team following his first goal of the game in the first period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on April 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Seth Jarvis #24 of the Carolina Hurricanes protects the puck from Denton Mateychuk #5 of the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period of the game at Lenovo Center on April 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: The Carolina Hurricanes celebrate a goal scored by Logan Stankoven #22 during the first period of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on April 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Adam Fantilli #19 of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Jaccob Slavin #74 of the Carolina Hurricanes work to obtain possession of the puck during the first period of the game at Lenovo Center on April 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: The Carolina Hurricanes celebrate a goal scored by Logan Stankoven #22 during the first period of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on April 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Jordan Staal #11 of the Carolina Hurricanes and Charlie Coyle #3 of the Columbus Blue Jackets square off for a face-off during the second period of the game at Lenovo Center on April 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: The Carolina Hurricanes celebrate clinching a spot in the playoffs with their 5-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on April 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Luca Del Bel Belluz #65 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates during the third period of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on April 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Luca Del Bel Belluz #65 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates during the third period of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on April 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Luca Del Bel Belluz #65 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates during the third period of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on April 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Luca Del Bel Belluz #65 of the Columbus Blue Jackets looks on during the first period of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on April 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Luca Del Bel Belluz #65 of the Columbus Blue Jackets looks on during the first period of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on April 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Jordan Martinook #48 of the Carolina Hurricanes looks on following a goal scored during the second period of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on April 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Frederik Andersen #31 of the Carolina Hurricanes enters the rink prior to the first period of the game against the Columbus Blue Jacketsat Lenovo Center on April 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Luca Del Bel Belluz #65 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates during the third period of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on April 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Luca Del Bel Belluz #65 of the Columbus Blue Jackets looks on during the first period of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on April 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Jordan Staal #11 of the Carolina Hurricanes looks on during the third period of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on April 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Jordan Staal #11 of the Carolina Hurricanes looks on during the third period of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on April 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: K'andre Miller #19 of the Carolina Hurricanes and Danton Heinen #43 of the Columbus Blue Jackets scuffle during the third period of the game at Lenovo Center on April 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
