Games / NHL / Dec 17, 2026

Seattle Kraken vs Columbus Blue Jackets: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Seattle Kraken (9-6-1) visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (7-9-0) on Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH. TV: CBJNHL, KONG, Prime Video (Local). Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Columbus Blue Jackets vs Seattle Kraken.

NHLThursday, December 17, 2026

Seattle Kraken9-6-1

7:00 PM ETDec 17, 2026

Columbus Blue Jackets7-9-0

DateDec 17, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueNationwide Arena, Columbus, OH

TVCBJNHL, KONG, Prime Video (Local)

Team comparison

Seattle KrakenColumbus Blue Jackets

Goals per game

3.6

2.7

Goals allowed per game

3.6

3.1

9-6-1Record7-9-0

4th in Pacific DivisionStanding7th in Metropolitan Division

4-4Road record / home record6-3

LWLWLLast 5LWWLL

L1StreakL1

Team stats

Seattle KrakenColumbus Blue Jackets

Goals Against Average

3.56

3.13

Shots Against per Game

30.2

28.1

Penalty Kill Percentage

65.1

75.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.44

2.53

Shots per Game

25.6

25.8

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

22.6

17.5

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

158

126

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Seattle Kraken

Nikke Kokko G · Not Injury Related

Injured Reserve

Curtis Douglas C · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Jared McCann LW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Jacob Melanson RW · Chest

Injured Reserve

Ryan Lindgren D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Columbus Blue Jackets

No injuries listed.

Recent form

Seattle KrakenLWLWL

Nov 7, 2026 · vs New York RangersL 3-4

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Calgary FlamesW 2-1

Oct 30, 2026 · at Calgary FlamesL 2-6

Oct 28, 2026 · vs Toronto Maple LeafsW 5-4

Oct 24, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 1-5

Columbus Blue JacketsLWWLL

Nov 6, 2026 · at Buffalo SabresL 2-5

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Dallas StarsW 2-1

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Colorado AvalancheW 7-2

Oct 31, 2026 · at Dallas StarsL 1-3

Oct 29, 2026 · at Carolina HurricanesL 2-3

Season series

Series starts 12/17

Jan 18, 2027CBJ 0, SEA 0

Dec 17, 2026SEA 0, CBJ 0

Team pages

Seattle Kraken
Schedule, roster and stats

Columbus Blue Jackets
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Seattle Kraken vs Columbus Blue Jackets?

The game is on Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH.

How can I watch Seattle Kraken vs Columbus Blue Jackets?

TV: CBJNHL, KONG, Prime Video (Local).

What are the records of the Seattle Kraken and Columbus Blue Jackets?

Seattle Kraken: 9-6-1. Columbus Blue Jackets: 7-9-0.

Who is injured for Seattle Kraken vs Columbus Blue Jackets?

Listed out or doubtful: Seattle Kraken: Nikke Kokko, Curtis Douglas, Jared McCann, Jacob Melanson. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Seattle Kraken vs Columbus Blue Jackets played?

Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH.

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