As playoff race tightens, Blue Jackets welcome division-leading Hurricanes

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As playoff race tightens, Blue Jackets welcome division-leading Hurricanes
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The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Carolina Hurricanes tonight in a game that's a must-win for the team's dwindling playoff hopes.

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness watches his team play against the Calgary Flames during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday, trying to shake a losing streak and solidify its postseason position.

Columbus holds a slim two-point lead over Ottawa, Detroit, and Philadelphia in the wild-card standings. Following Tuesday's game, Columbus will travel to Carolina to take on the Hurricanes on Thursday. After that, it's a back-and-forth schedule for the team's final six regular season games.The Blue Jackets' final home game of the regular season will be Tuesday, April 14, when they host the Washington Capitals.Police investigating shooting; victim in critical condition Columbus police are responding to a shooting that left a victim in critical condition Monday afternoon.Few details were immediately available, but ABC 6 confirm'Railroad torpedoes' discovered while cleaning garage in Clark County

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