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December 17, 2026 β’ Nationwide Arena, Columbus
NHL PREVIEW β’ December 17, 2026
Featured Matchup
Ice Matchup: Seattle Kraken (2-1-0, 4 PTS) faces Columbus Blue Jackets (1-1-0, 2 PTS) at Nationwide Arena, Columbus.
Seattle Kraken
Visiting Side
Record
2-1-0, 4 PTS
Columbus Blue Jackets
Home Side
Record
1-1-0, 2 PTS
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
38%
Seattle Kraken
VS
62%
Columbus Blue Jackets
Projected Score
SEA 3
-
COL 4
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
2 of 3 categories
- Columbus Blue Jackets boasts a stronger net goal differential (+-0.1).
Seattle Kraken
STAT
Columbus Blue Jackets
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Columbus Blue Jackets plays on familiar turf at Nationwide Arena, Columbus.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Seattle Kraken Could Win
Seattle Kraken averages 2.9 goals per game offensively.
Why Columbus Blue Jackets Could Win
Columbus Blue Jackets responds with a scoring rate of 3.3 goals per game.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Seattle Kraken's stronger goaltending holds up against the offensive pressure.
Game Details
Nationwide Arena, Columbus
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
Team Goals
Matthew Knies
2
Team Assists
Charlie Coyle
3
Team Goals
Jordan Eberle
2
Team Assists
Jared McCann
4
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Seattle Kraken (50.1%)
Columbus Blue Jackets (49.9%)
Total Submissions: 26 circles
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Guest Allowed
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