Columbus Blue Jackets @ Seattle Kraken: 1/28/24 Game Recap

 Playing back-to-back games is difficult, especially when on the road and traveling between two countries. With a goal from Jordan Eberle at 12:40, one from Jared McCann at 16:04, and finally another goal at 17:59 from Jordan Eberle, a once 0-0 game would turn 3-0 in favor of the Kraken in less than twenty minutes. The penalties would pick up with haunting the Blue Jackets as both of Jordan Eberle's goals were on a powerplay advantage. To make matters worse, no goals would be scored in period two, and the visiting team would also lose a vital player, Adam Fantilli. When against the boards, a sharp skate sliced into the back of his leg, and this would take him out of the rest of the game. I wish a quick recovery for him, but if there cut is deep enough I wouldn't be surprised to see him sit out the St. Louis Blues game on Wednesday so he can have from now until February 10th (the first game post NHL All-Star break) to recover. 

A small spark would prevent the Kraken shutout at 7:12, thanks to Yegor Chinakov's thirteenth goal of the season. He's been a bright light for the Blue Jackets since being recalled from the AHL Monsters post-injury, and it's great to see that trend continue. It's also great to see Damon Severson ender the double-digit club on assists with ten now, and Johnny Gaudreau snatches his twenty-fourth. Do you know what's better, though? Seeing a bright light shine twice in one period! On his fourteenth goal of his season, Chinakov, all by himself, pops it in at 15:56! With a double injection of Chinakov hope, the Blue Jackets would try to tie this game and force overtime. The chance would sadly slip away as Kraken Brandon Tanev finally finds the open net for his home team at 19:17. So, it's another rough road loss for the Blue Jackets. 

One more game on this road trip will be on Tuesday, and this game will also usher the Blue Jackets into the 2024 All-Star break. As mentioned above, this game will be in St. Louis against the Blues. It will have a puck drop of 8:00 p.m. 

A final note: Today, Patrik Laine went into the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. I wish him nothing but the best as he takes some time away for his mental health. It's so important. 

Go CBJ!





  

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