Blue Jackets take on the Kraken following Fantilli's 2-goal game
Seattle Kraken (31-28-9, in the Pacific Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (36-21-11, in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Saturday, 5 p. m.
EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Seattle Kraken after Adam Fantilli scored two goals in the Blue Jackets' 6-3 win against the New York Rangers. Columbus has a 36-21-11 record overall and a 19-8-7 record on its home ice. The Blue Jackets have a 10-7-10 record in games decided by a goal.
Seattle has a 14-14-4 record in road games and a 31-28-9 record overall. The Kraken have given up 204 goals while scoring 193 for a -11 scoring differential. The teams match up Saturday for the second time this season.
The Blue Jackets won 2-1 in a shootout in the last matchup. TOP PERFORMERS: Charlie Coyle has 17 goals and 38 assists for the Blue Jackets. Fantilli has six goals and six assists over the last 10 games.
Chandler Stephenson has 14 goals and 27 assists for the Kraken. Bobby McMann has four goals and two assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Blue Jackets: 7-0-3, averaging 3.