NHLSeries starts 12/17
Kraken8-5-1
vs
Blue Jackets6-7-0
SEA 52%48% CBJ
# NHL
Kraken vs Blue Jackets prediction
Seattle Kraken at Columbus Blue Jackets, Thursday 17 December, 7:00 PM ET at Nationwide Arena. Our line gives the Kraken a 52% chance.
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- In play
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- Record
- 0-0
- Rank
- Tiro
5 more wins to Gladiator
Season leaders
Kraken
- GoalsFrederick Gaudreau7
- AssistsChandler Stephenson10
- PointsChandler Stephenson12
Blue Jackets
- GoalsKent Johnson7
- AssistsZach Werenski10
- PointsKent Johnson12
Season averages
| SEA | Stat | CBJ |
|---|---|---|
| 3.71 | Goals Against Average | 3.25 |
| 30.8 | Shots Against per Game | 27.1 |
| 64.1 | Penalty Kill Percentage | 73.0 |
| 14 | Power Play Goals Against | 10 |
| 0 | Short Handed Goals Against | 0 |
| 3.57 | Goals For per Game | 2.33 |
| 25.2 | Shots per Game | 25.6 |
| 11 | Power Play Goals | 4 |
| 22.9 | Power Play Percentage | 12.9 |
| 0 | Short Handed Goals | 0 |
Last five games
Kraken
- Wvs DET4-3 SO
- Wvs UTA5-3
- Lvs MIN5-1
- Wvs TOR5-4
- Lat CGY6-2
Blue Jackets
- Wvs VGK2-1 OT
- Wat PHI4-3 OT
- Lat CAR3-2
- Lat DAL3-1
- Wvs COL7-2
Injury report
Kraken
- Curtis DouglasDay-To-Day
- Jared McCannInjured Reserve
- Jacob MelansonInjured Reserve
- Ryan LindgrenInjured Reserve
- Jake O'BrienInjured Reserve
Blue Jackets
- Nobody listed
Game info
- Venue
- Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH
- TV
- CBJNHL, KONG, Prime Video (Local)
- Season series
- Series starts 12/17
Blue Jackets and Kraken this season
- Thu 17 DecKraken at Blue JacketsThu 7:00 PM ET
- Mon 18 JanBlue Jackets at KrakenMon 4:00 PM ET
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Questions
What time is Kraken vs Blue Jackets?
7:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Thursday 17 December 2026. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.
What channel is Kraken vs Blue Jackets on?
ESPN lists CBJNHL, KONG, Prime Video (Local) for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.
Who is favoured in Kraken vs Blue Jackets?
Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Seattle Kraken a 52% chance, so a call on them pays x1.91. It does not know about injuries or rest.
Where is Kraken vs Blue Jackets played?
At Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH, the home of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
How many times do the Blue Jackets and Kraken play this season?
This season's schedule has 2 games between them.
When do the Blue Jackets and Kraken play next?
Monday 18 January 2027 at 4:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Blue Jackets at the Kraken.
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