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2021 NHL Stadium Series: Five Opponents That Could Match-up with the Carolina Hurricanes

By Jason Mariani

PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 23: Fireworks are seen prior to the 2019 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers at Lincoln Financial Field on February 23, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 23: Fireworks are seen prior to the 2019 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers at Lincoln Financial Field on February 23, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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COLUMBUS, OH – JANUARY 16: Dougie Hamilton #19 of the Carolina Hurricanes and Nathan Gerbe #24 of the Columbus Blue Jackets battle for control of the puck during the game on January 16, 2020 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH – JANUARY 16: Dougie Hamilton #19 of the Carolina Hurricanes and Nathan Gerbe #24 of the Columbus Blue Jackets battle for control of the puck during the game on January 16, 2020 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) /

Columbus Blue Jackets 

The Columbus Blue Jackets are one of the top opponents that the Carolina Hurricanes could face-off with, should the Hurricanes play a team in the Metropolitan division. The Blue Jackets and Hurricanes have been neck and neck as of late when it comes to the standings and playoff positions for both teams.

Although, the Hurricanes have never really had a rivalry when it comes to the Blue Jackets, this could be the start of a metro division rivalry for years to come. As I said, both Columbus and Carolina are in very identical spots this season and the race between them from now until April is going to be something very fun and a bit worrisome to watch.

Have they played in an outdoor game before?:  No. The Columbus Blue Jackets have yet to play in an outdoor NHL game, another reason why they would be a fun match-up against the Carolina Hurricanes.

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