Blue Jackets lose to Hurricanes, losing streak reaches four games – Hockey Writer – Columbus Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets enter a new week facing the start of a tough schedule. The Carolina Hurricanes made sure they took care of their business on Sunday.

Dustin Tokarski made his first NHL start since February 2023 and made 27 saves as the Hurricanes defeated the Blue Jackets 4-1. Jordan was strong in every game, with Martinuk scoring a goal and an assist and Staal adding two assists, handing the Blue Jackets their seventh loss in their last eight games, including four. Losing streak.

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The Blue Jackets got off to a good start thanks to the Hurricanes' early penalty issues. Andrei Svechnikov takes an illegal check to the head while Jesperi Kotkaniemi chops down Jack Johnson with a high stick ) and was given four minutes. But it was the Hurricanes who scored first in the shootout.

Cole Sillinger stepped up at the blue line and created a two-on-one rush from the other direction. Seth Jarvis found Sebastian Aho to make it 1-0. It was Aho's 18th career shorthanded goal, leading all players since his debut in the 2016-17 season.

Before the end of the first quarter, William Carrier extended the lead to 2-0. Starr let the play happen against the wall and then found Carrier in front. That turned into the eventual winning goal.

Thanks to a special turn by Kirill Marchenko, the Blue Jackets were able to score the only goal of the game. His first shot was blocked by Tokarski. He then proceeded to beat Shane Walker and center Dmitry Voronkov. However, this momentum was short-lived.

Less than two minutes later, Jordan Martinook extended the lead to 3-1 on a deflection. Dean Evason chose to dispute the play, saying a Hurricanes player got into the blue crease and prevented Elvis Merzlikins from playing his spot. After a long review, the goal stood, giving the Hurricanes a power play.

On that power play, the Hurricanes appeared to make it 4-1. But on another challenge, the Blue Jackets saw a pass breakup. Officials eventually agreed. If the goal is valid, then consecutive failed challenges will be a double minor.

However, the Blue Jackets failed to take advantage of the break. In the third quarter, Kotkaniemi scored from the left, rewriting the score to 4-1.

The Blue Jackets lost Jake Johnson and Kevin Labanc to injuries. Labanc was struck in the face by a puck on the glass. They face the Chargers next Tuesday in Tampa Bay. Depending on these injuries, some roster changes may be necessary.

Meanwhile, the Hurricanes continue Tuesday at home against the New York Islanders.