Blue Jackets Blast Kraken, Extend Point Streak to 12 Games

Cole Sillinger and Zach Werenski lead Columbus to victory over Seattle

Mar. 22, 2026 at 3:45am

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The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Seattle Kraken 5-2 on Saturday, extending their point streak to 12 games. Cole Sillinger had a goal and two assists, while Zach Werenski recorded three helpers for the Blue Jackets. Mathieu Olivier, Danton Heinen, Damon Severson, and Kent Johnson also scored for Columbus, who won their fourth straight game. Kaapo Kakko and Vince Dunn scored for the Kraken, who lost their third consecutive game.

Why it matters

The Blue Jackets' impressive point streak has helped them solidify their position in the playoff race, as they currently sit in third place in the Metropolitan Division. The loss is a setback for the Kraken, who are trying to stay in the hunt for a wild card spot in the Western Conference.

The details

The Blue Jackets jumped out to a 3-1 lead in the first period, with goals from Heinen, Severson, and Olivier. The Kraken pulled within one in the second period on Kakko's power-play goal, but Johnson restored the two-goal lead for Columbus. Sillinger sealed the victory with an empty-net goal in the third period.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 22, 2026.

The players

Cole Sillinger

A forward for the Columbus Blue Jackets who had a goal and two assists in the game.

Zach Werenski

A defenseman for the Columbus Blue Jackets who recorded three assists in the game.

Kaapo Kakko

A forward for the Seattle Kraken who scored a goal and had an assist in the game.

Vince Dunn

A defenseman for the Seattle Kraken who scored a goal in the game.

Elvis Merzlikins

The goaltender for the Columbus Blue Jackets who made 15 saves in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to come out strong and set the tone early. The guys did a great job of that and we were able to build on the lead throughout the game.”

— Zach Werenski, Defenseman, Columbus Blue Jackets

“It's tough to dig out of a hole like that against a team as good as Columbus. We had our chances, but just couldn't quite get back in it.”

— Kaapo Kakko, Forward, Seattle Kraken

What’s next

The Blue Jackets will look to extend their point streak when they host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, March 25th. The Kraken will try to bounce back when they visit the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday, March 28th.

The takeaway

The Blue Jackets' impressive run of form has them firmly in the playoff picture, while the Kraken's recent struggles have them falling behind in the wild card race. This game highlighted the Blue Jackets' depth and scoring balance, as well as the Kraken's difficulty in overcoming early deficits against top teams.