Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes, Dec. 3, 2026
Columbus Blue Jackets4-5-0, 8 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Carolina Hurricanes9-2-2, 20 ptsThe Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on CARNHL, CBJNHL. The Blue Jackets arrive at 4-5-0 and the Hurricanes at 9-2-2. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3 | CARNHL, CBJNHL | Scheduled |
Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Hurricanes play at Lenovo Center in Carolina.
| Matchup | Columbus Blue Jackets at Carolina Hurricanes |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | CARNHL, CBJNHL |
| Venue | Lenovo Center, Carolina |
| Home team | Carolina Hurricanes (Carolina, United States) |
| Away team | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes Start?
The Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes start time is 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | Carolina, Columbus |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes
Columbus Blue Jackets at Carolina Hurricanes is on CARNHL, CBJNHL, with puck drop at 7:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Carolina and Columbus markets.
Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Blue Jackets and the Hurricanes meet 4 times in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29 | Columbus Blue JacketsCBJCarolina HurricanesCAR | CARNHL, CBJNHL | Scheduled | |
| Thu, Dec 3 | CARNHL, CBJNHL | Scheduled | ||
| Tue, Dec 15 | Carolina HurricanesCARColumbus Blue JacketsCBJ | CARNHL, CBJNHL | Scheduled | |
| Mon, Mar 1 | Carolina HurricanesCARColumbus Blue JacketsCBJ | CARNHL, CBJNHL | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Blue Jackets and Hurricanes
The Blue Jackets are 4-5-0, 8th in the Metropolitan Division with 8 points and a last-10 record of 4-5-0. The Hurricanes are 9-2-2, 1st in the Metropolitan with 20 points and 8-1-1 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 4-5-0 | 8 | 4-3-0 | 0-2-0 | 22 | 30 | W1 | 4-5-0 | WLLWL | |
| 13 | 9-2-2 | 20 | 2-1-1 | 7-1-1 | 51 | 33 | W1 | 8-1-1 | WOTWLW |
Next Game for the Blue Jackets and the Hurricanes
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Blue Jackets next play at Nashville Predators on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 5 | Columbus Blue JacketsCBJ Nashville PredatorsNSH | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Carolina Hurricanes
The Hurricanes next play vs Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on CARNHL.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 5 |  Toronto Maple LeafsTORCarolina HurricanesCAR | CARNHL | Scheduled |
FAQ About Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes
What time is Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes on Dec. 3?
7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT, 5:00 PM MT, 4:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes on?
The game is on CARNHL, CBJNHL. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes being played?
At Lenovo Center in Carolina, home of the Carolina Hurricanes. The Columbus Blue Jackets are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Blue Jackets or the Hurricanes?
The Hurricanes. They are 9-2-2 with 20 points, against 4-5-0 and 8 points for the Blue Jackets.
How many times do the Blue Jackets and Hurricanes play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 9:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes on national TV?
No. CARNHL, CBJNHL is a regional broadcast, shown in the Carolina and Columbus markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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