The Seattle Kraken (17-21-3) hit the ice against the Columbus Blue Jackets (18-17-6) as a part of Thursday's NHL slate, starting at 7:00 PM ET at Nationwide Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Kraken sit in 13th place in the Western Conference. The Blue Jackets rank eighth in the Eastern Conference.
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Kraken vs. Blue Jackets: Jan. 9 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Kraken's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.85 | 22nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.12 | 18th |
| Shots | 26.6 | 28th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 18.64% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.12% | 16th |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.37 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.61 | 31st |
| Shots | 30.1 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 29 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 22.94% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.88% | 28th |
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Kraken vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Kraken
- A leading offensive player this season for Seattle, Jared McCann has put up 29 points.
- Chandler Stephenson has 26 points (five goals, 21 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- On 90 shots (for 13 goals) and 13 assists, Jaden Schwartz has recorded 26 points this season.
- In the 23 games Joey Daccord has played this season, his save percentage is .912, 17th in the league.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski has scored 12 goals (0.3 per game) and collected 34 assists (0.8 per game), fueling the Columbus offense with 46 total points (1.1 per game). He takes 3.9 shots per game, shooting 7.5%.
- Kirill Marchenko is one of the impact players on offense for Columbus with 45 total points (1.1 per game), with 17 goals and 28 assists in 41 games.
- Sean Monahan has netted 14 goals on the season, adding 27 assists.
- Elvis Merzlikins has a 14-10-3 record this season, with an .887 save percentage (59th in the league). He has 675 saves, and has conceded 86 goals (3.2 goals against average).
Kraken vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Kraken
Yanni Gourde: Out (Lower Body),
Jordan Eberle: Out (Pelvis)
Blue Jackets
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Cole Sillinger: Questionable (Illness),
Sean Monahan: Out (Wrist),
Boone Jenner: Out (Shoulder),
Yegor Chinakhov: Out (Upper Body),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Shoulder)
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Kraken's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2/2025 | Canucks | L 4-3 | Home |
| 1/4/2025 | Oilers | L 4-2 | Home |
| 1/6/2025 | Devils | L 3-2 | Home |
| 1/9/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 1/11/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 1/12/2025 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 1/14/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2/2025 | Red Wings | L 5-4 | Home |
| 1/4/2025 | Blues | W 6-4 | Home |
| 1/7/2025 | Penguins | W 4-3 | Away |
| 1/9/2025 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 1/11/2025 | Blues | - | Away |
| 1/14/2025 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 1/16/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |