Werenski Goes Off in First Period, Blue Jackets Dismantle Kraken to Stretch Insane Point Streak
The Seattle Kraken came into Columbus looking to keep pace in a tight playoff race, but they ran into a buzzsaw named Zach Werenski instead. The Blue Jackets dominated the Kraken 5-2 on March 21, pushing their point streak to 12 games in the process. Werenski was the story of the night, racking up 3 assists in just the first period. Yeah, you read that right, the first period alone.
Werenski's Historic First Period Sets the Tone
This wasn't just a good performance, it was the kind of start that changes momentum completely. Werenski's three assists in the opening 20 minutes put the Blue Jackets in total control before the Kraken could even settle into their game plan. When your opponent's defenseman is practically playing point guard out there, you're already fighting an uphill battle. The Kraken couldn't slow down Columbus's offense and paid for it early.
Blue Jackets Keep Rolling With Historic Streak
Columbus is on an absolute tear right now. This win extended their point streak to 12 games, which means they're doing something the Kraken need to figure out how to stop them from doing. For Seattle, dropping this one stings because in a compressed playoff race, games like this matter. You can't spot a hot team like Columbus a 5-2 advantage and expect to climb back into contention.
The Kraken head back to Seattle knowing they've got work to do. This loss serves as a brutal reminder that when you're not at your best, the league will make you pay. Next game up, Seattle needs to get back in the win column and reignite the consistency that'll keep their playoff hopes alive.
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