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Blue Jackets visit Hurricanes with Johnson leading the offence

Columbus plays at Lenovo Center on Thursday after Kent Johnson’s three-point night in Philadelphia.

File photo: Columbus Blue Jackets centre Kent Johnson skates with the puck against the Vegas Golden Knights.
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The Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. ET. Kent Johnson enters as Columbus’ leading scorer, according to the club’s game preview.

Johnson scored twice and added an assist in Tuesday’s 4-3 overtime victory in Philadelphia. Adam Fantilli contributed a goal and an assist, setting up Johnson’s overtime winner.

Carolina enters Thursday’s matchup atop the Metropolitan Division with a 10-2-2 record. The Blue Jackets Hockey Network will carry the game, with viewing options including Prime Video, Fubo and DIRECTV.

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