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Kraken Conquer Bruins at TD Garden with Sharp Shooting

The Boston Bruins, with a record of 10-6, faced off against the Seattle Kraken, who came into the game with an 8-8 record. In a contest that saw both teams battle for dominance on the ice, it was the Kraken who emerged victorious with a final score of 4-1.


Feb 15, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins center Anthony Richard (90) battles for the puck in front of Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (35) during the first period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

The home team Bruins started strong in front of their fans at TD Garden, netting an early goal in the first period to set the tone. However, that would be their only point of the night despite firing off a total of 37 shots towards goal. The Kraken's goaltender was formidable between the pipes, saving all but one shot for an impressive save percentage rounded to 100 percent.


Seattle's offense capitalized on their opportunities efficiently; they scored once in each of the first two periods and twice in the third period. Their shooting accuracy was notable as they converted four goals from just 26 shots – a sharp shooting percentage of 15 percent compared to Boston's three percent.


Feb 15, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins center Oskar Steen #62 takes a shot against the Seattle Kraken during the first period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

The Bruins' efforts were not without merit; they delivered a solid physical game with a total hit count standing at 29 and blocked ten shots defensively. However, turnovers proved costly for Boston as they gave away possession five times while managing six takeaways from Seattle.


Special teams play saw both sides awarded two powerplays each; however only Seattle managed to capitalize on this advantage by scoring one powerplay goal. The faceoff circle was evenly contested throughout – Boston won half their faceoffs while Seattle edged slightly ahead winning just over half at fifty-two percent.


Feb 15, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Seattle Kraken right wing Eeli Tolvanen (20) passes the puck in front of Boston Bruins defenseman Derek Forbort (28) during the second period at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

Looking ahead after this tough loss, The Boston Bruins will regroup and prepare to host another challenging opponent. They are scheduled to face off against Los Angeles Kings back here at TD Garden on February 17th at 12:30 PM local time (5:30 PM GMT). Fans can catch all the action live as it will be broadcast nationally on ABC and streamed online via ESPN+.

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