Climate Pledge Arena Showdown: Columbus Blue Jackets Face Seattle Kraken

As the Columbus Blue Jackets prepare to face off against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena, fans can anticipate an intriguing matchup. The Blue Jackets have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent games, with a notable victory followed by two challenging encounters.

In their last three games, the Blue Jackets' performance has been varied. They secured an impressive win with a high-scoring game where they netted nine goals on 34 shots, demonstrating lethal efficiency and offensive prowess. However, this was followed by a tough overtime loss despite outshooting their opponents and then a defeat where they managed to score only once on 28 shots.

The team's shooting percentage has fluctuated significantly across these games – from an outstanding 27 percent in their win to just 4 percent in their most recent game. This inconsistency will be something for the coaching staff to address as they head into the upcoming game.

Defensively, there have been concerns too. The goaltending save percentage dipped as low as 87 percent during these matches, indicating potential vulnerabilities at the back that could be exploited by Seattle's attackers.

Special teams will also play a crucial role; while Columbus showed effectiveness on power plays in one match with a goal from three opportunities and half of faceoffs won during power plays overall, maintaining this form will be key against the Kraken.

The upcoming game is set for January 29th at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. Fans eager to catch all the action can tune into ESPN+ nationally or ROOT Sports NW and BSOH for local broadcasts respectively. With puck drop scheduled for late evening hours Eastern Time, it promises to be an exciting night of hockey underpinned by recent trends that both teams will look to capitalize on or overcome.