Blue Jackets Extend Point Streak to 12 with 5-2 Win Over Kraken

In an electrifying display of hockey, the Columbus Blue Jackets lit up the scoreboard early, scoring three times in the first period to secure a decisive 5-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken. This win marked the Blue Jackets’ twelfth consecutive game with points, underscoring their impressive form as they continue to climb the standings.

Danton Heinen kicked off the scoring just 2:48 into the game, setting the tone for what would become a dominant first period for Columbus. Damon Severson followed suit at 8:58, firing a shot from the left circle that not only found the back of the net but also marked the 52nd goal by a Blue Jackets defenseman this season, establishing a new franchise record. Mathieu Olivier capped off the first period with another goal at 15:16, pushing the lead to 3-0 before Vince Dunn managed to get one back for Seattle late in the frame.

The second period saw Kaapo Kakko score a power-play goal at 8:31, narrowing the gap to 3-2 and giving the Kraken hope. However, Kent Johnson quickly extinguished that spark, responding just 62 seconds later to end a 12-game goal drought, with Adam Fantilli assisting on the play to extend his own point streak to six games. Cole Sillinger sealed the victory with an empty-net goal with 2:26 remaining, bringing the final score to 5-2.

Elvis Merzlikins was solid in net for Columbus, making 15 saves to help secure the win. For Seattle, Joey Daccord stopped 23 shots, but it wasn’t enough to halt the Kraken’s slide, as they lost their third straight game and fell two points behind Nashville for the final Western Conference wild-card spot. Eeli Tolvanen made his return from an upper-body injury, contributing an assist, while Jared McCann was a late scratch due to a lower-body injury.

As Columbus prepares for their next challenge, they will visit the New York Islanders on Sunday, while the Kraken will look to bounce back against Florida on Tuesday.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.