The Columbus Blue Jackets and Seattle Kraken face off tonight, November 11, 2025, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. The game is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN+/FDSNOH/KONG/KHN.

Team Records and Recent Performances

The Kraken hold a record of 7-4-4 and are seventh in the Western Conference. In their last five games, the Kraken are 2-2-1, averaging 2.2 goals per game while allowing 3 goals per game. The Kraken are coming off a 2-1 loss to the Dallas Stars.

The Blue Jackets enter the game with a 7-7-1 record and are eighth in the Metropolitan Division. Columbus has lost their last four games and are averaging 2.5 goals per game while allowing 4.3 goals per game during the losing streak. The Blue Jackets are coming off a 5-4 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers.

Projected Lineups

Here are the projected lineups for both teams:

Columbus Blue Jackets:

• Forwards: Boone Jenner -- Sean Monahan -- Kent Johnson Dmitri Voronkov -- Adam Fantilli -- Kirill Marchenko Yegor Chinakhov -- Charlie Coyle -- Mathieu Olivier Zach Aston-Reese -- Luca Del Bel Belluz -- Isac Lundestrom
• Defense: Zach Werenski -- Ivan Provorov Denton Mateychuk -- Damon Severson Jake Christiansen -- Dante Fabbro
• Goalies: Elvis Merzlikins (Likely starter), Jet Greaves
• Scratched: Dysin Mayo
• Injured: Erik Gudbranson (hip), Miles Wood (illness), Cole Sillinger (illness)

Seattle Kraken:

• Forwards: Jaden Schwartz -- Matty Beniers -- Kaapo Kakko Mason Marchment -- Chandler Stephenson -- Jordan Eberle Berkly Catton -- Shane Wright -- Ryan Winterton Tye Kartye -- Ben Meyers -- Eeli Tolvanen
• Defense: Vince Dunn -- Adam Larsson Ryan Lindgren -- Brandon Montour Ryker Evans -- Jamie Oleksiak
• Goalies: Matt Murray (Likely starter), Philipp Grubauer
• Scratched: Cale Fleury, Jani Nyman, Josh Mahura
• Injured: Joey Daccord (upper body), Frederick Gaudreau (upper body), Jared McCann (lower body)

Injury Updates

The Blue Jackets are dealing with illnesses to forwards Miles Wood and Cole Sillinger. Erik Gudbranson is out with a hip injury. For the Kraken, goaltender Joey Daccord is out with an upper-body injury, while forwards Frederick Gaudreau and Jared McCann are sidelined with upper and lower body injuries, respectively.

Players to Watch

For the Blue Jackets, Kirill Marchenko leads the team with 17 points. Zach Werenski's four goals are tied for third-most among league defensemen. Keep an eye on Boone Jenner, who had a goal and an assist in the last game.

For the Kraken, Jordan Eberle is a key offensive player with 11 points in 15 games. Jaden Schwartz has contributed five goals and six assists. Brandon Montour has also been a factor with 11 points.

Additional Notes

• The Blue Jackets are concluding a five-game road trip.
• Blue Jackets defensemen lead the league in goals, with 12 goals from blueliners this season.
• The Kraken have earned points in 6 of their 7 home games.
• Eeli Tolvanen has three goals in two career games against the Blue Jackets.