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Game 41 Preview: Blue Jackets reach halfway point, host Hurricanes for second time in a week

Thursday, January 12, 2023
Nationwide Arena - Columbus, Ohio
TV: Bally Sports Ohio - Radio: 97.1 FM
Opponent’s Blog: Canes Country

Carolina Hurricanes (25-9-7, 57 points, 1st Metropolitan, 3rd East)
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Columbus Blue Jackets (bad)

On Saturday, the Blue Jackets made an improbable comeback against the division leading Carolina Hurricanes, fueled by Kirill Marchenko’s first career hat trick. Meanwhile, Carolina is likely pissed beyond belief, and trying to break out of a four-game losing streak. In summary:

Honey, you’ve got a big storm coming

(that joke would’ve been so funny eight years ago)

Player to Watch

Kirill Marchenko

Now leading the league in goals/60, Marchenko has quickly rose to league-wide stardom, has all but locked up the Calder and Rocket Richard Trophies, and is making a push for the Hart, Lindsey, and even Vezina trophy.