In a thrilling matchup, Kirill Marchenko's late goal propelled the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 5-4 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes, marking their third consecutive win. Sean Monahan clinched the win in the shootout, while Dmitri Voronkov and Dante Fabbro also contributed goals for Columbus. Elvis Merzlikins was pivotal in goal, making 32 saves.

Carolina's Sebastian Aho shone with a power-play goal and an assist, but the team fell short, losing ground in the Metropolitan Division standings.