Boston Bruins at Seattle Kraken
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the Seattle Kraken on Jan 06, 2026. Final score: Boston Bruins 4, Seattle Kraken 7.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 06, 2026 |
| Venue | Climate Pledge Arena |
| Boston Bruins score | 4 |
| Seattle Kraken score | 7 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | David Pastrnak | R | 2 | 0 | 7 | 21:09 | 0.40 | 2.72 |
| 2nd | Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 1 | 3 | 23:51 | 0.19 | 2.26 |
| 3rd | Kaapo Kakko | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 16:02 | 0.35 | 2.00 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–Seattle Kraken) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:50 | SEA | Jordan Eberle | Matty Beniers, Vince Dunn | 5v3 | 0–1 |
| 1st 12:47 | BOS | David Pastrnak | Nikita Zadorov, Marat Khusnutdinov | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 02:48 | SEA | Berkly Catton | Jared McCann, Ryker Evans | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 06:28 | BOS | David Pastrnak | Charlie McAvoy, Elias Lindholm | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 18:23 | SEA | Ben Meyers | Tye Kartye | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 19:59 | SEA | Jared McCann | Vince Dunn, Matty Beniers | 5v4 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 10:21 | SEA | Kaapo Kakko | Frederick Gaudreau, Chandler Stephenson | 5v5 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 14:20 | SEA | Berkly Catton | Frederick Gaudreau, Kaapo Kakko | 5v4 | 2–6 |
| 3rd 14:50 | BOS | Mason Lohrei | Pavel Zacha, Viktor Arvidsson | 5v5 | 3–6 |
| 3rd 17:38 | BOS | Viktor Arvidsson | Casey Mittelstadt, Alex Steeves | 4v5 | 4–6 |
| 3rd 19:48 | SEA | Kaapo Kakko | — | 5v6 | 4–7 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | Seattle Kraken | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 7 |
| Shots on goal | 36 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.32 | 3.09 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 58.6% | 41.4% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 3/4 |
| Faceoff % | 45.6% | 54.4% |
| Hits | 24 | 12 |
| Blocks | 13 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 9 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 21:09 | 0.40 | 2.72 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:51 | 0.19 | 2.26 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:25 | 0.63 | 1.52 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 12:01 | 1.64 | 1.21 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:29 | 0.23 | 0.88 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:18 | 0.11 | 0.86 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:46 | 0.07 | 0.81 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:17 | 0.37 | 0.67 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:32 | 0.11 | 0.53 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:14 | 0.06 | 0.52 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:46 | 0.16 | 0.50 |
| Alex Steeves | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:41 | 0.23 | 0.14 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:54 | 0.02 | 0.09 |
| Henri Jokiharju | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:07 | 0.01 | 0.03 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:34 | 0.01 | -0.65 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:21 | 0.01 | -0.74 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:38 | 0.09 | -0.82 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:51 | 0.27 | -0.95 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 16:02 | 0.35 | 2.00 |
| Jared McCann | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16:13 | 1.25 | 1.71 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18:50 | 0.11 | 1.66 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 13:56 | 1.09 | 1.66 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18:05 | 0.15 | 1.18 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9:56 | 0.20 | 1.13 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:56 | 0.19 | 1.05 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18:18 | 0.37 | 0.93 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:13 | 0.04 | 0.75 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:59 | 0.05 | 0.73 |
| Jacob Melanson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:58 | 0.09 | 0.65 |
| Cale Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:12 | 0.05 | 0.53 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:59 | 0.17 | 0.46 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:04 | 0.02 | 0.42 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:36 | 0.23 | 0.13 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:17 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:34 | 0.06 | -0.07 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:37 | 0.00 | -0.81 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 20 | 26 | 76.9% | -3.33 | L |
| Joey Daccord | Seattle Kraken | 32 | 36 | 88.9% | 0.59 | W |
Analysis
The Seattle Kraken defeated the Boston Bruins 7–4 on Jan 06, 2026.
Seattle Kraken generated 3.09 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 4.32 — Boston Bruins owned the better of the chances but Seattle Kraken took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
David Pastrnak led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.72 on 2 goals, 7 shots on goal.
Joey Daccord stopped 32 of 36, worth 0.59 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Boston Bruins vs Seattle Kraken game?
The Seattle Kraken beat the Boston Bruins 7–4 on Jan 06, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Seattle Kraken 7, Boston Bruins 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — David Pastrnak led all skaters at 2.72, on 2G, 0A and 7 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Seattle Kraken generated 3.09 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 4.32, so Boston Bruins created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Boston Bruins put 36 shots on goal and Seattle Kraken put 27. High-danger chances went 18 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jeremy Swayman stopped 20 of 26 (-3.33 goals saved above expected); Joey Daccord stopped 32 of 36 (0.59 goals saved above expected).