Columbus strikes twice on the power play in the first, and things only get worse from there as the Canes get handed a lopsided 5-1 loss on St. Patrick's Day.
Mar 17, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goalie Brandon Bussi (32) falls to the ice after a collision with Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Danton Heinen (43) during the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images | Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images
As the number of games continues to shrink, the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference remains wide open.
