The Columbus Blue Jackets (36-21-11, on a three-game winning streak) host the Seattle Kraken (31-28-9) at Nationwide Arena. The matchup on Saturday, March 21 starts at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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To prepare for this matchup, here’s who we predict to emerge victorious in Saturday’s hockey game.

The Kraken have a 4-6-0 record in their last 10 games. They have scored 30 goals while giving up 31 in that period. On the power play, 29 opportunities have resulted in four goals (13.8% conversion rate).

Blue Jackets vs. Kraken Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projection model for this matchup predicts a final score of Blue Jackets 4, Kraken 2.

Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-177)
Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.0 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)

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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

The Blue Jackets are 11-11-22 in overtime games as part of a 36-21-11 overall record.
Columbus has 30 points (10-7-10) in the 27 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the 13 games this season the Blue Jackets scored only one goal, they went 3-7-3 (nine points).
Columbus has lost all eight games this season when it scored two goals.
The Blue Jackets have scored three or more goals 45 times, and are 33-4-8 in those games (to register 74 points).
In the 20 games when Columbus has recorded a single power-play goal, it picked up 30 points after finishing 13-3-4.
In games when it has outshot its opponent, Columbus is 22-11-7 (51 points).
The Blue Jackets’ opponents have had more shots in 26 games. The Blue Jackets finished 13-9-4 in those matchups (30 points).
Kraken Splits and Trends

The Kraken (31-28-9 overall) have posted a record of 6-9-15 in games that have needed OT this season.
In the 20 games Seattle has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 25 points.
This season the Kraken scored only one goal in 10 games and they finished 0-9-1 in those matchups.
Seattle has eight points (2-11-4) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
The Kraken have scored three or more goals in 39 games, earning 61 points from those contests.
This season, Seattle has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 30 games has a record of 15-8-7 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 6-11-2 (14 points).
The Kraken’s opponents have had more shots in 44 games. The Kraken went 23-16-5 in those matchups (51 points).

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Blue Jackets vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel

When: Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio

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