Seattle Kraken Overpower Columbus Blue Jackets in a Dominant Home Ice Performance

The Seattle Kraken, with a record of 7-8-1, showcased their prowess on home ice by securing a 5-2 victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets, who now stand at 5-8-2. This game not only highlighted the Kraken's offensive capabilities but also shone a light on their defensive strength, as seen through the impressive goaltending that played a pivotal role in their win.

Game Highlights

The match was off to a slow start for the Kraken, with no goals scored in the first period. However, the second period saw an explosion of skill and strategy from Seattle as they netted four goals. The final period added one more to their tally, bringing their total to five goals against Columbus's two. The Blue Jackets managed to score twice in the first period but were unable to breach Seattle's defense for the remainder of the game.

Key players for Seattle included Tye Kartye and Brandon Tanev, who were among the stars of the game due to their crucial contributions on offense. Kartye’s performance was particularly notable with one goal from just one shot attempt, showcasing his efficiency and sharpshooting skills. Tanev also found himself on the scoresheet with one goal from three shots. On defense, Will Borgen made significant contributions by scoring once and maintaining solid defensive play throughout his time on ice.

Joey Daccord’s goaltending was another cornerstone of Seattle’s victory; he saved 38 out of 40 shots faced from Columbus, reflecting an outstanding save percentage that kept his team firmly ahead throughout most of this contest.

Looking Ahead

As fans revel in this commanding performance by Seattle Kraken against Columbus Blue Jackets at Climate Pledge Arena, attention now turns towards their next challenge. The Chicago Blackhawks are set to visit Climate Pledge Arena for what promises to be an exciting matchup scheduled for November 14th at 10:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all action live across various platforms including ESPN+ online and CHSN along with local broadcasts on KHN and KONG TV networks.

This victory over Columbus not only adds crucial points to Seattle's standings but also boosts morale as they prepare for upcoming games in this season's NHL lineup.