RALEIGH, N.C. (Interstat) — The Carolina Hurricanes scored three times in the third period to pull away from the Columbus Blue Jackets for a 4-1 victory on Tuesday night at Lenovo Center. Dmitri Voronkov gave Columbus a first-period lead, but Seth Jarvis tied it for Carolina in the second. The Hurricanes dominated the final frame with goals from Eric Robinson, Jordan Staal and Jordan Martinook. Andrei Svechnikov added two assists for Carolina. Staal, named the game’s top star, scored and had four shots on goal. The win improved the Hurricanes to 18-11, while the Blue Jackets fell to 13-17 before an announced crowd of 18,299.

RALEIGH, N.C. (Interstat) — The Carolina Hurricanes shook off a sluggish start with a dominant third period, scoring three times to pull away from the Columbus Blue Jackets for a 4-1 victory on Tuesday night at Lenovo Center. A crowd of 18,299 watched as the Hurricanes, coming off a disappointing home loss to San Jose, improved to 18-11. The Blue Jackets, who have lost two straight, fell to 13-17. Columbus struck first on the power play late in the opening period. With Carolina’s Taylor Hall in the box for tripping, Dmitri Voronkov deflected a Sean Monahan shot past goaltender Brandon Bussi at the 12:39 mark. Kirill Marchenko collected the secondary assist on Voronkov’s 11th goal of the season. The Hurricanes, despite controlling large stretches of play and outshooting the Blue Jackets, were stymied by Columbus netminder Jet Greaves for nearly 40 minutes. The breakthrough finally came late in the second period. Andrei Svechnikov forced a turnover along the boards and fed a cutting Seth Jarvis, who snapped a wrist shot past Greaves with 1:18 remaining in the frame to tie the game. That goal opened the floodgates for Carolina’s offense in the final period. Eric Robinson gave the Hurricanes their first lead at 1:53 of the third, finishing a precise passing sequence from Taylor Hall and Joel Nystrom with a quick wrist shot from the slot for his sixth goal. Captain Jordan Staal, named the game’s top star, provided crucial insurance on the power play with just 22 seconds remaining in a Columbus penalty for high-sticking. Stationed at the top of the crease, Staal deftly tipped a Shayne Gostisbehere point shot, with Svechnikov earning the secondary assist. The goal was Staal’s ninth and capped a strong performance where he also won 15 of 23 faceoffs. Jordan Martinook sealed the victory just 45 seconds later, converting a setup from K’Andre Miller and Sean Walker to make it 4-1. The goal was Martinook’s fourth of the season. Carolina’s depth was on full display as six different players recorded goals and eleven registered at least one point. Svechnikov finished with two assists, while Gostisbehere, Miller, and Walker each had one helper. Defensively, the Hurricanes were relentless, blocking 22 shots and delivering 33 hits. Sean Walker led the physical charge with six hits. Greaves was busy in the Columbus net, making 38 saves on 42 shots, but received little offensive support. His counterpart, Bussi, stopped 27 of 28 shots for Carolina. The Hurricanes finished the game with a 42-28 advantage in shots on goal. The game was a penalty-filled affair, with seven infractions called. Columbus went 1 for 4 on the power play, while Carolina capitalized once on three opportunities. The result defied the pregame projection from National Statistical, which had forecast a closer 3-2 Carolina victory. The Hurricanes, installed as 1.5-goal favorites, covered the spread, and the total of five goals went under the betting line of 6.5. Carolina’s victory snaps a brief two-game skid at home and provides momentum as they embark on a two-game road trip, beginning Thursday in Washington against the Capitals. The Blue Jackets, who have lost four of their last five, return home to host the Ottawa Senators on Thursday, looking to halt their slide.

Hurricanes Host Blue Jackets in Metropolitan Division Clash RALEIGH, N.C. (Interstat) — The Carolina Hurricanes look to rebound from a weekend loss when they host the struggling Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on Tuesday night. Carolina (17-11-0) enters with a solid hold on a playoff position but is coming off a 4-1 home defeat to the San Jose Sharks on Sunday. The Hurricanes had won three of their previous four before that setback, including a 6-3 victory over Nashville last Saturday. Their offense, which produced six goals in that win, was stifled by the Sharks, managing only 22 shots on goal. The Columbus Blue Jackets (13-15-0) arrive after a crushing 7-6 overtime loss at Florida on Saturday, a game in which they squandered a multi-goal lead. The defeat extended a pattern of inconsistency for Columbus, which has alternated wins and losses over its past seven games. The Blue Jackets’ defense has been a particular concern, allowing four or more goals in five of their last eight contests. A player to watch for Columbus is forward Dmitri Voronkov. He recorded a goal and an assist in the loss to Florida, giving him four points (three goals, one assist) in his last six games. Voronkov has shown a physical edge as well, accumulating 18 penalty minutes over that stretch. The Hurricanes have dominated the recent series, winning seven of the last 10 meetings between the clubs. Carolina also holds a significant edge in the standings, sitting eight points ahead of Columbus in the Metropolitan Division. Following this game, the Hurricanes begin a three-game road trip Thursday in Washington. The Blue Jackets return home to face the Ottawa Senators on Thursday. The puck drops at 7 p.m. EST.