Columbus Blue Jackets Set to Battle Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena

As the Columbus Blue Jackets gear up for their next challenge, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an exciting matchup against the Los Angeles Kings at the Crypto.com Arena. The venue, known for its vibrant atmosphere and passionate fanbase, is sure to add an extra layer of intensity to the game.

The Blue Jackets have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings. In their last game against the San Jose Sharks, they managed a thrilling victory with six goals scored and showed resilience by securing a win in overtime. This performance was characterized by an aggressive offense that took 48 shots on goal and a successful power play that capitalized on one of three opportunities.

However, consistency has been elusive for Columbus as evidenced by their previous games. Against St. Louis Blues at home, they suffered a loss despite dominating faceoffs with a 65 percent win rate but were outscored due to only converting one out of three power plays into goals. The team's shooting percentage stood low at five percent during this encounter.

In another recent away game versus Pittsburgh Penguins, the Blue Jackets displayed tenacity but ultimately fell short in overtime despite scoring four goals and taking 27 shots on goal. Their goaltending was tested heavily as they faced 47 shots against them.

These past performances indicate that while Columbus can be potent offensively, defensive vulnerabilities need addressing if they are to come out on top in future matchups.

Fans can catch all the action from this upcoming clash on March 17th at 2:30 AM UTC (March 16th at 10:30 PM Eastern Time). Broadcasts will be available through ESPN+ online as well as BSW and BSOH channels for home and away fans respectively.