Their encouraging 5-3-1 start is a speck in the rearview now, they’ve dropped to the basement of all NHL standings formats and their next game Friday at Nationwide Arena is against the Pittsburgh Penguins ― who might as well hold ownership in the Blue Jackets based on the all-time series.

The Seattle Kraken scored four goals in the second period to overcome a shaky start in a 5-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.Brandon Tanev followed up a two-goal effort against Vegas on Friday with another goal against Columbus,

Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves and his first shutout of the season, and the Boston Bruins beat the Seattle Kraken 2-0.