Seattle 3, Columbus 0 After 40 Minutes
Here's how you know it's your night: Brandon Tanev gets sent to the penalty box for high sticking. He pleads has case to the officials, which never works. Except tonight.
The refs huddle, concluding - correctly - that the high stick which clipped Columbus' Justin Danforth actually belonged to teammate Sean Kuraly. Release the Tanev!
Seven minutes into the period, Blue Jackets' 1st round draft choice Adam Fantilli exits with a potential lower body injury. He's played just nine shifts, 7:30 TOI.
Jackets goalie Tarasov, burned for six Kraken goals when the teams met Jan. 13in Columbus, has played a strong second period. Not sure how many of his mates can make the same claim.
Shots in a ho-hum 2nd period were 8-6 Seattle, 18-14 through 40 minutes. Neither team scored on overlapping power plays which each lasted 31 seconds.