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Bruins Set to Tame the Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena

As the Boston Bruins gear up for their next challenge against the Seattle Kraken, fans are looking forward to what promises to be an electrifying encounter at Climate Pledge Arena. The Bruins, who have been showing a mix of performances recently, are set to face a team that has demonstrated resilience and capability in their past games.


Feb 15, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) controls the puck against Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn #29 during the first period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

The last time these two teams met on February 16th, it was the Kraken who emerged victorious with a convincing 4-1 win. Despite this setback, there's reason for optimism among Bruins supporters. The game saw Boston dominate in shots taken with 37 attempts on goal compared to Seattle's 26. However, converting these opportunities into goals will be crucial if they want to reverse their fortunes in the upcoming game.


Boston's powerplay has been less than stellar; failing to capitalize on two opportunities during their previous encounter with Seattle could have made all the difference. This area needs significant improvement if they hope to outmaneuver the Kraken’s defense and goaltending which has been formidable as evidenced by their save percentage of 100 percent from that game.


Feb 15, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) takes a shot against the Seattle Kraken during the first period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

On defense, Boston must tighten up as well; they allowed four goals while only scoring one themselves last time around. They'll need more takeaways and fewer giveaways – discipline will be key here as penalties can quickly change the course of a game.


Looking at recent performances against other teams like Tampa Bay Lightning and Washington Capitals also provides insights into how Boston might fare against Seattle. Against Tampa Bay on February 14th, despite going into overtime and ultimately losing in a shootout after a hard-fought battle ending in a scoreline of 3-2 shows that when pushed, Boston can hold its own even against tough opponents.


Feb 15, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins left-wing Jake DeBrusk (74) skates against the Seattle Kraken during the first period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

However, it was another story when facing off with Washington Capitals on February 10th where they were shut out without scoring any goals while conceding three times – an area that certainly requires attention before meeting Seattle again.


With these points considered, it is clear that while challenges lie ahead for BOS; there is potential for them to come back stronger given their shot dominance and ability to push games into overtime against strong teams like Tampa Bay Lightning.


The scheduled clash between BOS and SEA is set for February 27th at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. Fans eager not miss this exciting matchup can tune into ESPN+ nationally or catch local broadcasts on ROOT Sports NW channel 687 or NESN channel 628 depending upon your location.

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