Before the Bruins could settle into the game, the Kraken struck. Just 24 seconds in, Oliver Bjorkstrand sent Climate Pledge Arena into a frenzy, rifling a power play goal past Boston’s Joonas
Korpisalo. Matty Beniers and Chandler Stephenson set the play in motion, and Seattle never looked back. Minutes later, it was Jaden Schwartz who found the back of the net, cashing in on a slick setup from Shane Wright. In just over five minutes, Seattle had turned the tables, flipping the script from their earlier shutout loss.
The Bruins, however, weren’t going to go quietly. The second period saw Boston ramp up the pressure, with Brad Marchand drawing a penalty shot midway through the frame. With a flick of his wrist, Marchand beat Philipp Grubauer to cut the Kraken’s lead in half. For a moment, it felt like Boston might seize the momentum, but Seattle’s defense, led by Vince Dunn and Adam Larsson, stood tall.
Kraken break the Bruins’ push
If the second period was tense, the third was all Seattle. Vince Dunn wasted no time restoring the two-goal cushion, batting in the puck out of mid-air just over three minutes into the period. The goal was more than just a highlight—it was a reminder of Dunn’s steadying influence since his return from injury.
The floodgates opened soon after. Bjorkstrand struck again, ripping a shot that left
Korpisalo helpless, with Shane Wright earning his second assist of the night. As the clock wound down, McCann iced the game with an empty-netter, his relentless effort emblematic of the Kraken’s team-first mentality.
Amid the offensive surge, Grubauer quietly delivered one of his best performances of the season. Facing 34 shots, the veteran goaltender remained poised and sharp, allowing only the penalty shot to get past him. After Joey Daccord’s heroics earlier in the week, Grubauer’s standout effort was exactly what Seattle needed against a Bruins team boasting one of the league’s most dangerous lineups.
The victory wasn’t just about redemption—it was about belief. Seattle’s December turnaround has been fueled by resilience and contributions from every corner of the roster. With Bjorkstrand firing on all cylinders, Dunn commanding the blue line, and Grubauer finding his form, the Kraken are hitting their stride at the perfect time.
As Seattle now prepares to face the Tampa Bay Lightning—a team loaded with offensive firepower—the Kraken’s confidence is surging. If Thursday night was any indication, they’re ready to meet the challenge head-on.