Pregame analysis and predictions of the Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Carolina Hurricanes NHL game to be played on January 23, 2025 on ESPN.

All good things come to an end, and so it was for the Blue Jackets on Monday night. One game after their six-game winning streak came to a close with a shootout loss against the Rangers, the Blue Jackets saw their seven-game point streak end on Long Island with a 3-1 loss to the Islanders.

Adam Fantilli scored three goals for his first career hat trick, Elvis Merzlikins stopped 28 shots, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1.

Fantilli recorded his first career hat trick in front of his friends and family at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.

TORONTO -- Adam Fantilli scored his first NHL hat trick, and the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday. Fantilli, who grew up in Nobleton, Ontario, about a 40-minute drive north of Toronto, said at the morning skate that he would have 70 family and friends in attendance at the game.