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The Columbus Blue Jackets (36-21-11) and the Seattle Kraken (31-28-9) hit the ice in Columbus, Ohio on March 21, 2026 at Nationwide Arena, starting at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets rank eighth in the Eastern Conference with 83 points and the Kraken are ninth in the Western Conference with 71 points.
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Blue Jackets vs. Kraken: March 21 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
- Time: 5 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.19 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.10 | 20th |
| Shots | 29.8 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.2 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 20.83% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.13% | 22nd |
Kraken's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.84 | 23rd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.00 | 13th |
| Shots | 25.5 | 28th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.2 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 20.30% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 73.37% | 31st |
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Blue Jackets vs. Kraken Top Players
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski has been important to Columbus' offense this season, putting up 72 points in 61 games.
- Having scored 25 goals and adding 33 assists, Kirill Marchenko is an important piece of the offense for Columbus through 62 games.
- Columbus' scoring effort is aided by Charlie Coyle's 58 points. He's contributed 38 assists.
- As Columbus' top goalie, Jet Greaves has recorded 23 wins and 12 losses this season while allowing 114 goals with 1,127 saves.
Kraken
- Jordan Eberle's 49 points make him an important offensive option for Seattle. He has 22 goals and 27 assists in 66 games.
- Matthew Beniers has helped lead the attack for Seattle this season with 18 goals and 26 assists.
- Chandler Stephenson has 41 points so far, including 14 goals and 27 assists.
- Joey Daccord has a 19-17-5 record this season, with a .901 save percentage (25th in the league). He has 1,031 saves, and has allowed 113 goals (2.9 goals against average).
Blue Jackets vs. Kraken Injury Report
Blue Jackets
Brendan Smith: Out (Knee)
Kraken
Jaden Schwartz: Out (Face),
Eeli Tolvanen: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Ryan Winterton: Day-To-Day (Illness)
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Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14/2026 | Flyers | W 2-1 | Away |
| 3/17/2026 | Hurricanes | W 5-1 | Home |
| 3/19/2026 | Rangers | W 6-3 | Home |
| 3/21/2026 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 3/22/2026 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 3/24/2026 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 3/26/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
Kraken's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15/2026 | Panthers | W 6-2 | Home |
| 3/17/2026 | Lightning | L 6-2 | Home |
| 3/19/2026 | Predators | L 3-1 | Away |
| 3/21/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 3/24/2026 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 3/26/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 3/28/2026 | Sabres | - | Away |