Carolina at Columbus

Carolina has lost three straight road games getting outscored 15-9. Carolina's power play is 0-for-13 in its last five games and the team is 3-7 against the Eastern Conference. The Columbus Blue Jackets are a home dog but on an 11-2-2 surge to get back in the Eastern Conference wild-card race. Goaltender Elvis Merzlikins has recorded two straight shutouts after a 3-0 victory over Boston to improve to 6-2-0 with a 1.72 goals-against average and .950 save percentage. The Blue Jackets get a lift tonight as Cam Atkinson is off injured reserve and will play after missing 12 games with an ankle injury. Columbus has won both meetings this season, 4-3 and 3-2, and Carolina is on a 4-10 run against division opponents. Go with Columbus.