RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Martin Necas had a goal and two assists and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Blue Jackets 4-1 in the season opener for both teams.
Seth Jarvis, Brady Skjei and Andrei Svechnikov also scored for the Hurricanes, who’ve won four consecutive opening games.
Patrick Laine had the Columbus goal, giving the Blue Jackets a brief second-period lead.
Frederik Andersen made 31 saves for the Hurricanes.
Columbus turned to Daniil Tarasov as the surprise opening-night starter because top netminder Elvis Merzilikins was ill. Tarasov, who appeared in his fifth NHL game, made 39 saves.
The Blue Jackets play their first home game of the season Friday against Tampa Bay.