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Columbus Blue Jackets Look to Continue Winning Streak Against Seattle Kraken, Led by Alexandre Texier

The Columbus Blue Jackets are set to face off against the Seattle Kraken in an exciting NHL matchup. The game is scheduled for January 29th at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+ or tune in to ROOT Sports NW if they're watching from home.


Mar 3, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) deflects a shot from Seattle Kraken right wing Eeli Tolvanen (20) during the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Mowry-USA TODAY Sports

The Blue Jackets have been on a roll lately, winning their last three games. One player who has been instrumental in their success is forward Alexandre Texier. In the previous three games, Texier has showcased his skills with 0 goals, 0 assists, and 0 points. He recorded 1 shot on goal and had a shooting percentage of 0.0%. Texier also contributed defensively with 1 takeaway and played a total of 12 minutes and 47 seconds on the ice.


Another standout performer for the Blue Jackets is defenseman Erik Gudbranson. In the past three games, Gudbranson displayed his defensive prowess with solid play. He recorded 0 goals, 0 assists, and 0 points while taking 1 shot on goal. Gudbranson also made an impact physically with 1 hit and played a total of 18 minutes and 13 seconds.


Mar 3, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Eric Robinson (50) skates with the puck during the second period against the Seattle Kraken at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Mowry-USA TODAY Sports

On the other side of the ice, the Seattle Kraken will be looking to bounce back from recent losses. One player to watch out for is forward Jared McCann. In the previous three games, McCann has shown his offensive skills with 0 goals and 1 assist for a total of 1 point. He took 3 shots on goal and had a shooting percentage of 0.0%. McCann also contributed defensively with 1 takeaway and played a total of 15 minutes and 1 second.


Defenseman Jamie Oleksiak has also been a key contributor for the Kraken. In the past three games, Oleksiak displayed his defensive abilities with 0 goals, 0 assists, and 0 points. He took 2 shots on goal and played a total of 22 minutes and 35 seconds.


Mar 3, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) stretching during warm-ups prior to the game against the Seattle Kraken at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Mowry-USA TODAY Sports

Looking at the overall performance of both teams, the Blue Jackets have had a stronger showing in their previous three games. Their top performers, Alexandre Texier and Erik Gudbranson, have been consistent contributors on both ends of the ice. However, the Kraken have players like Jared McCann and Jamie Oleksiak who can make an impact.


Based on the statistics from the previous three games, it is likely that Columbus Blue Jackets will continue their winning streak against the Seattle Kraken. However, hockey is an unpredictable sport, and anything can happen on game day. Fans can expect an exciting matchup between these two teams as they battle it out for victory.


Make sure to mark your calendars for January 29th at 2:00 PM UTC to catch all the action live from Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. Whether you're cheering for the Blue Jackets or supporting the Kraken, this game promises to be a thrilling showdown between two talented teams.

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