Blue Jackets vs Kraken Picks and Prediction – 11/13/2024

On Tuesday, the Columbus Blue Jackets (5-6-2) face off against the Seattle Kraken (6-8-1) at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Make sure you stay up to date with all the NHL action, with our expert NHL picks.

Seattle comes into this matchup on a one-game winning streak, but has dropped four of their last five games. In an exciting overtime match against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Seattle Kraken emerged victorious with a score of 4-3, thanks in large part to the strong performance of goaltender Joey Daccord, who made 21 saves. As the season progresses, Jared McCann has established himself as a key player for the Kraken, leading the team with a total of 17 points—comprising 7 goals and 10 assists. Following him in scoring is Brandon Montour, who has contributed significantly with 11 points. Despite their individual successes, the team's defensive struggles have been evident. Over their last five games, the Kraken have allowed an average of 3.6 goals per matchup, which has hindered their standing, leaving them near the bottom of the Pacific Division. Currently, the Kraken average 2.9 goals scored per game, highlighting both the need for improvement in their defensive efforts as well as the importance of consistent scoring. As they prepare to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at home, Seattle is eager to build some momentum and strengthen their performance on both ends of the ice.

Columbus enters this game on a four-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games prior to their game against Anaheim. In their recent match against the Los Angeles Kings, the Columbus Blue Jackets suffered a disappointing 5-2 defeat, although Dmitri Voronkov managed to find the back of the net for the team. So far this season, Kirill Marchenko has emerged as the standout performer for Columbus, leading the team with 13 points, showcasing his offensive skills. Following closely is Sean Monahan, the second-highest scorer for the Blue Jackets, who has accumulated a total of 11 points, including 6 goals, making him the team's top scorer in that category. Marchenko also excels in playmaking, evidenced by his achievement of 8 assists, which places him at the forefront of the team for assists this season. However, the Blue Jackets have struggled defensively in their last five games, conceding an average of 4 goals per game. As a result, Columbus currently finds itself in a difficult position, sitting just above the bottom of the Metropolitan Division standings. To turn their fortunes around, the Blue Jackets are gearing up for an important game against the Seattle Kraken, another team that has faced its share of challenges this season. Overall, Columbus has managed to score an average of 3.2 goals per game, indicating moments of offensive potential that they hope to build upon as they seek to break their current losing streak.

Columbus has managed to secure just a single victory in away games this season and will be relying on their offense to establish a strong game strategy aimed at neutralizing Seattle's opportunities right from the start. Both teams have faced difficulties throughout the season, with Seattle particularly optimistic about leveraging their home-ice advantage to improve their performance against Columbus. Final Score Prediction, Seattle Kraken win 4-1.