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Seattle Kraken at Columbus Blue Jackets

NHLregular • 2026-2027 Season
completed
Blue Jackets logo
Blue Jackets
Columbus
5
vs
Kraken logo
Kraken
Seattle
2
CBJ 56%44% SEA
Prediction Confidence:
Moderate

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VenueNationwide Arena
Columbus, OH

Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Kraken (away)
Blue Jackets (home)
44%
Win probability
56%
0
High-impact factors
0
0
Players ruled out
0

Post-Game Analysis

How our model performed

The Blue Jackets defeated the Kraken 5-2.

Our model predicted the Blue Jackets would win with 56% confidence -- and they delivered. Even with modest confidence, the model got this one right.

Looking at the factors our model weighed:

  • Home Field Advantage favored the Blue Jackets and was a notable factor: Base home field advantage applied (no detailed stats available)
  • Recent Form was neutral and a contributing factor: No recent form data available
  • Injuries was neutral and a contributing factor: Similar injury situations: Blue Jackets (0 out) vs Kraken (0 out)

This analysis was generated from our model's pre-game assessment compared against the actual result. Factor accuracy helps improve future predictions.

Blue Jackets won 5-2

Blue Jackets won in a close game

Prediction CorrectWe predicted Blue Jackets at 56%

What's Driving This Game

Each factor's contribution to the final win probability

SEA
CBJ
Home Field Advantage
Favours SEA|Favours CBJ

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Understanding the win probability calculation

1 factor not shown (insufficient data)

Model version: 1.0.0 • Calculated: 3/21/2026, 8:50:01 AM

Key Players

Kraken

Matt MurrayG
Victor OstmanG
Joey DaccordG
Philipp GrubauerG
Nikke KokkoG

Blue Jackets

Elvis MerzlikinsG
Jet GreavesG
Adam FantilliC
Charlie CoyleC
Boone JennerC

Learn About Our Analysis

Learn about the factors behind our predictions

Frequently Asked Questions

Blue Jackets has a 56% win probability, while Kraken has a 44% win probability based on our analysis.

Our model considers offensive and defensive efficiency, rest days, injury impact, and historical performance.

This game is being played at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH.

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