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Blue Jackets game day
Blue Jackets vs.
Kraken
Columbus hosts Seattle Kraken at Nationwide Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Thursday, December 17, 2026
Home matchupCBJVSSEA
CBJVSSEA7:00 PM ET
Nationwide Arena
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WhenThu, Dec 17 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereNationwide Arena
OpponentSeattle Kraken
Seattle KrakenContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Columbus hosts Seattle Kraken at Nationwide Arena. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Listed on Prime Video (Local). Next up: vs. Los Angeles Kings on December 19.
The question to watch
How do the Blue Jackets match up with Kraken at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Seattle Kraken
Columbus hosts Seattle Kraken. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
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Listed on Prime Video (Local).
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Season so far
| SEA | CBJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.71 | 3.25 |
| Shots Against per Game | 30.8 | 27.1 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 64.1 | 73.0 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 14 | 10 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 3.57 | 2.33 |
Leaders
- CBJ · GoalsKent Johnson · 7
- CBJ · AssistsZach Werenski · 10
- CBJ · PointsKent Johnson · 12
- SEA · GoalsFrederick Gaudreau · 7
- SEA · AssistsChandler Stephenson · 10
- SEA · PointsChandler Stephenson · 12
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