Denton Mateychuk scored his first career NHL goal and Luca Del Bel Belluz notched his second as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the visiting Seattle Kraken 6-2 Thursday night.
Denton Mateychuk and Luca Del Bel Belluz, both recent callups from the AHL, each had a goal and an assist to help lift the Columbus Blue Jackets over the Seattle Kraken 6-2.
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An explosive offense, plucky defense, impressive coaching and deft management decisions have the Blue Jackets battling for a playoff spot.
Before what will be an important second half for Columbus, let's evaluate what we've seen from every player to this point.
The Kraken began the second half of the season on Thursday night with defensive breakdowns and sloppy turnovers adding up to a 6-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have recalled forward Luca Del Bel Belluz from the Cleveland Monsters, it was announced Wednesday. Del Bel Belluz, who was selected by the Blue Jackets in the second round of the 2022 NHL Draft, is currently leading the AHL in points. Through 34 games, he has scored 17 goals and added 20 assists for 37 points.
Trending: After sweeping the series in the Kraken’s inaugural season of 2022-23, the Blue Jackets have lost the last five games to Seattle including a 4-2 final Nov. 12 in the Emerald City. Former CBJ: Bjorkstrand is now in his third season with the Kraken and has four points (1-3-4) in two career games against the Blue Jackets in Nationwide Arena.
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