Kraken Head to Columbus with Playoff Hopes on the Line
The Seattle Kraken are heading into enemy territory this weekend, and the stakes could not be higher. With a 31-28-9 record, the team is fighting for every point in a tight playoff race, and a matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets (36-21-11) on March 20 at 2:00 p.m. could define the stretch run.
Where the Kraken Stand Right Now
Let's be real: the Kraken have not been dominant lately, but they are still very much in this thing. Sitting at 31 wins, 28 losses, and 9 overtime decisions, Seattle knows that every game from here on out matters. The Blue Jackets are right there ahead of them in the standings, so this is not just another matchup. This is the kind of game you circle on the calendar because it could flip the entire trajectory of the season.
The Matchup Against Columbus
Columbus is sitting pretty at 36-21-11, which means they have been playing better hockey down the stretch. But that does not intimidate this Kraken squad. Captain Jordan Eberle, Matty Beniers, and the rest of the forward group have shown they can compete with anyone. On the back end, Adam Larsson, Vince Dunn, and Brandon Montour need to lock things down defensively. Joey Daccord will be between the pipes, and he knows what is at stake here.
What Comes Next
This road trip to Columbus is a measuring stick moment. The Kraken cannot afford to sleepwalk through games if they want to make noise in the playoffs. The 12s back home at Climate Pledge Arena are counting on this team to show up in big moments, and this absolutely qualifies. Get the win in Ohio, and momentum starts building. Lose, and the margin for error gets even thinner.
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