Seattle Kraken at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the Seattle Kraken and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Mar 21, 2026. Final score: Seattle Kraken 2, Columbus Blue Jackets 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| Seattle Kraken score | 2 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 5 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Cole Sillinger | C | 1 | 2 | 5 | 13:59 | 0.75 | 3.50 |
| 2nd | Mathieu Olivier | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:14 | 0.58 | 2.93 |
| 3rd | Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 3 | 4 | 24:07 | 0.20 | 2.36 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Seattle Kraken–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:48 | CBJ | Danton Heinen | Boone Jenner, Zach Werenski | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 08:58 | CBJ | Damon Severson | Cole Sillinger, Zach Werenski | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 15:16 | CBJ | Mathieu Olivier | Cole Sillinger, Zach Werenski | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 1st 16:17 | SEA | Vince Dunn | Kaapo Kakko, Frederick Gaudreau | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 08:31 | SEA | Kaapo Kakko | Eeli Tolvanen, Brandon Montour | 4v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 09:33 | CBJ | Kent Johnson | Conor Garland, Adam Fantilli | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 17:34 | CBJ | Cole Sillinger | Mathieu Olivier | 5v6 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Seattle Kraken | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 17 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.19 | 3.02 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 45.8% | 54.2% |
| Power play | 1/1 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 42.9% | 57.1% |
| Hits | 14 | 15 |
| Blocks | 13 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14:58 | 0.96 | 1.42 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:57 | 0.09 | 1.36 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:21 | 0.29 | 0.86 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:39 | 0.09 | 0.85 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:18 | 0.02 | 0.41 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:45 | 0.00 | 0.39 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:37 | 0.32 | 0.20 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:12 | 0.18 | 0.17 |
| Jacob Melanson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:06 | 0.12 | 0.08 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:13 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:01 | 0.11 | -0.12 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:10 | 0.33 | -0.17 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:21 | 0.22 | -0.24 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:58 | 0.02 | -0.48 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:27 | 0.04 | -0.51 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:30 | 0.02 | -0.51 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:45 | 0.09 | -0.79 |
| Jani Nyman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:15 | 0.00 | -0.94 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Sillinger | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 13:59 | 0.75 | 3.50 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:14 | 0.58 | 2.93 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 24:07 | 0.20 | 2.36 |
| Damon Severson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:19 | 0.06 | 1.30 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:31 | 0.31 | 1.18 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:46 | 0.02 | 0.79 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:20 | 0.00 | 0.76 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:41 | 0.00 | 0.67 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:52 | 0.25 | 0.61 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:39 | 0.08 | 0.57 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:54 | 0.09 | 0.51 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:31 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:01 | 0.09 | -0.06 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:22 | 0.20 | -0.18 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:26 | 0.01 | -0.22 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:23 | 0.01 | -0.26 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:18 | 0.01 | -0.34 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:06 | 0.14 | -0.44 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Daccord | Seattle Kraken | 23 | 27 | 85.2% | -1.63 | L |
| Elvis Merzlikins | Columbus Blue Jackets | 15 | 17 | 88.2% | 0.98 | W |
Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Seattle Kraken 5–2 on Mar 21, 2026.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 3.02 expected goals to Seattle Kraken's 2.19 — the run of play matched the result, with Columbus Blue Jackets earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Cole Sillinger led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.5 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Elvis Merzlikins stopped 15 of 17, worth 0.98 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Seattle Kraken vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Seattle Kraken 5–2 on Mar 21, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Columbus Blue Jackets 5, Seattle Kraken 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Cole Sillinger led all skaters at 3.5, on 1G, 2A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 3.02 expected goals and Seattle Kraken generated 2.19, so Columbus Blue Jackets created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Seattle Kraken put 17 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 28. High-danger chances went 9 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joey Daccord stopped 23 of 27 (-1.63 goals saved above expected); Elvis Merzlikins stopped 15 of 17 (0.98 goals saved above expected).