Boston Bruins Aim to Rebound Against Seattle Kraken After Devastating Loss

The Boston Bruins are set to face the Seattle Kraken on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, as they look to recover from their most significant defeat of the season. The Bruins suffered an 8-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday, ending their four-game winning streak in a dismal fashion. This loss was particularly harsh, with the Bruins allowing five goals in the third period after trailing by just two goals earlier in the game.

The Seattle Kraken, with a record of 14-14-2, are also seeking a bounce-back performance after a 2-1 shootout loss to the Florida Panthers on Tuesday. This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season, with the Bruins having won the first encounter 2-0 in November. In that game, Charlie Coyle scored a first-period power-play goal that proved to be the game-winner.

For the Bruins, key players include Brad Marchand, who has scored 11 goals, and David Pastrnak, who has notched 10 goals. However, the team has been struggling to create and capitalize on scoring opportunities, particularly against strong opponents. Joonas Korpisalo is expected to start in goal for the Bruins, giving Jeremy Swayman a much-needed rest after his struggles against the Jets.

The Kraken will rely on players like Jared McCann, who has 10 goals, and Oliver Bjorkstrand, who has scored nine goals. Bjorkstrand has been in good form recently, with three goals and three assists in his last five games. Matty Beniers, a Massachusetts native, has also been contributing significantly with five assists over the same period.

The game will be broadcast on KONG, which is available for streaming through Fubo, as well as on antenna, cable, and satellite. Pregame coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. PT, with the game starting at 7 p.m. PT.