Carolina Hurricanes

Photos: Carolina Hurricanes vs Columbus Blue Jackets

By Ethan Hyman
Carolina center Jordan Staal (11) heads onto the ice before the Carolina Hurricanes game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022.
Carolina center Jordan Staal (11) heads onto the ice before the Carolina Hurricanes game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

The Carolina Hurricanes opened their 2022-2023 season with a home game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.

The Canes have won divisional titles the past two seasons. A year ago, they set a franchise record for points (116) in winning the Metropolitan Division. They led the NHL in fewest goals allowed per game, had the league’s best penalty killing. This year, they want to raise the Stanley Cup.

Here are photos from the season opener. Gallery will be updated throughout the night.

Carolina center Seth Jarvis (24) celebrates with Sebastian Aho (20) after Jarvis scored during the second period of the Carolina Hurricanes game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022.
Carolina center Seth Jarvis (24) celebrates with Sebastian Aho (20) after Jarvis scored during the second period of the Carolina Hurricanes game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina defenseman Brett Pesce (22) keeps the puck away from Columbus center Jack Roslovic (96) during the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022.
Carolina defenseman Brett Pesce (22) keeps the puck away from Columbus center Jack Roslovic (96) during the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina’s Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82), center, and Andrei Svechnikov (37) celebrate after Brady Skjei scored during the second period of the Carolina Hurricanes game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022.
Carolina’s Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82), center, and Andrei Svechnikov (37) celebrate after Brady Skjei scored during the second period of the Carolina Hurricanes game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Columbus right wing Mathieu Olivier (24) and Carolina left wing Jordan Martinook (48) tangle up during the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022.
Columbus right wing Mathieu Olivier (24) and Carolina left wing Jordan Martinook (48) tangle up during the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Fans celebrates with Carolina during the Storm Surge after the Hurricanes’ 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022.
Fans celebrates with Carolina during the Storm Surge after the Hurricanes’ 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina right wing Jesper Fast (71) kicks the puck away from Columbus right wing Justin Danforth (17) during the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022.
Carolina right wing Jesper Fast (71) kicks the puck away from Columbus right wing Justin Danforth (17) during the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina’s Paul Stastny (26) and Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) look back at Andrei Svechnikov after he scored during the third period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022.
Carolina’s Paul Stastny (26) and Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) look back at Andrei Svechnikov after he scored during the third period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) makes the save during the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022.
Carolina goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) makes the save during the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Hurricanes fans celebrate after a Columbus goal was disallowed after a review during the second period of the Carolina Hurricanes game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022.
Hurricanes fans celebrate after a Columbus goal was disallowed after a review during the second period of the Carolina Hurricanes game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina left wing Jordan Martinook (48) keeps the puck from Columbus defenseman Zach Werenski (8) during the second period of the Carolina Hurricanes game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022.
Carolina left wing Jordan Martinook (48) keeps the puck from Columbus defenseman Zach Werenski (8) during the second period of the Carolina Hurricanes game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina’s Martin Necas (88) celebrates with Brady Skjei (76) after Skjei scored during the second period of the Carolina Hurricanes game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022.
Carolina’s Martin Necas (88) celebrates with Brady Skjei (76) after Skjei scored during the second period of the Carolina Hurricanes game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina right wing Jesper Fast (71) stops Columbus right wing Justin Danforth (17) during the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022.
Carolina right wing Jesper Fast (71) stops Columbus right wing Justin Danforth (17) during the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina defenseman Brent Burns (8) talks with Teuvo Teravainen (86) and Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) during the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022.
Carolina defenseman Brent Burns (8) talks with Teuvo Teravainen (86) and Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) during the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina center Derek Stepan (21) shoots against Columbus goaltender Daniil Tarasov (40) during the second period of the Carolina Hurricanes game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022.
Carolina center Derek Stepan (21) shoots against Columbus goaltender Daniil Tarasov (40) during the second period of the Carolina Hurricanes game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina’s Derek Stepan (21), Brett Pesce (22) and Brady Skjei (76) celebrate with Martin Necas (88) after Necas scored during the third period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022.
Carolina’s Derek Stepan (21), Brett Pesce (22) and Brady Skjei (76) celebrate with Martin Necas (88) after Necas scored during the third period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina center Jordan Staal (11) shoots against Columbus goaltender Daniil Tarasov (40) as Columbus’ Erik Gudbranson (44) and Gustav Nyquist (14) defend during the third period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022.
Carolina center Jordan Staal (11) shoots against Columbus goaltender Daniil Tarasov (40) as Columbus’ Erik Gudbranson (44) and Gustav Nyquist (14) defend during the third period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina head coach Rod Brind’Amour talks with assistant coach Jeff Daniels during the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022.
Carolina head coach Rod Brind’Amour talks with assistant coach Jeff Daniels during the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published October 12, 2022 at 8:15 PM.

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