NHL Matchup Intelligence

Seattle Kraken vs Columbus Blue Jackets

December 17, 2026 Β· 7:00 PM ET Β· Nationwide Arena
SEA 4-2-0  Β·  CBJ 2-2-0

Matchup Analysis Automated Analysis

Matchup: Seattle Kraken at Columbus Blue Jackets (Nationwide Arena), regular season. Columbus Blue Jackets record: 2-2-0. Seattle Kraken record: 4-2-0. CBJ last 10 (spanning the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons): 4-6-0, 2.6 goals for and 3.1 against per game. SEA last 10 (spanning the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons): 5-5-0, 3.4 goals for and 2.9 against per game.

Injury report: Jacob Melanson (SEA) Injured Reserve; Jake O'Brien (SEA) Injured Reserve; Ryan Lindgren (SEA) Injured Reserve.

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