Seattle Kraken at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the Seattle Kraken and the Boston Bruins on Jan 16, 2026. Final score: Seattle Kraken 2, Boston Bruins 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| Seattle Kraken score | 2 |
| Boston Bruins score | 4 |
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 | Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 28:00 | 0.00 | 1.58 |
| 2nd | Eeli Tolvanen | R | 1 | 0 | 3 | 16:53 | 0.28 | 1.00 |
| 3rd | Mark Kastelic | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 12:41 | 0.33 | 0.95 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Seattle Kraken–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:54 | BOS | Marat Khusnutdinov | Charlie McAvoy | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 03:45 | BOS | Viktor Arvidsson | Pavel Zacha, Casey Mittelstadt | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 07:29 | SEA | Chandler Stephenson | Jared McCann, Vince Dunn | 4v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 04:40 | BOS | Mark Kastelic | — | 4v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 12:27 | SEA | Eeli Tolvanen | Brandon Montour, Kaapo Kakko | 4v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 19:45 | BOS | David Pastrnak | Morgan Geekie, Charlie McAvoy | 5v5 | 2–4 |
Team Comparison
| Seattle Kraken | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.08 | 2.16 |
| High-danger shots | 22 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 56.9% | 43.1% |
| Power play | 2/4 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 46.8% | 53.2% |
| Hits | 22 | 25 |
| Blocks | 13 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 9 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:53 | 0.28 | 1.00 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:22 | 0.22 | 0.75 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25:47 | 0.03 | 0.64 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:19 | 0.35 | 0.64 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 25:03 | 0.21 | 0.59 |
| Jared McCann | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:12 | 0.41 | 0.49 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:21 | 0.16 | 0.20 |
| Cale Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:25 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:18 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:30 | 0.41 | 0.10 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:09 | 0.13 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:14 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:25 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:25 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:35 | 0.16 | 0.00 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:28 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:23 | 0.30 | -0.05 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:05 | 0.12 | -0.23 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 28:00 | 0.00 | 1.58 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:41 | 0.33 | 0.95 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:50 | 0.16 | 0.84 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:28 | 0.37 | 0.80 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:44 | 0.51 | 0.75 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:23 | 0.16 | 0.70 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:22 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:09 | 0.12 | 0.64 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:51 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:33 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:14 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:33 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Henri Jokiharju | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:38 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:13 | 0.22 | 0.05 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:13 | 0.04 | -0.00 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26:29 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:12 | 0.11 | -0.05 |
| Alex Steeves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:28 | 0.02 | -0.43 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Daccord | Seattle Kraken | 20 | 23 | 87.0% | -0.98 | L |
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | 1.50 | W |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the Seattle Kraken 4–2 on Jan 16, 2026.
Boston Bruins generated 2.16 expected goals to Seattle Kraken's 4.08 — Seattle Kraken owned the better of the chances but Boston Bruins took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Charlie McAvoy led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.58 on 2 assists.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 26 of 28, worth 1.5 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Seattle Kraken vs Boston Bruins game?
The Boston Bruins beat the Seattle Kraken 4–2 on Jan 16, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 4, Seattle Kraken 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Charlie McAvoy led all skaters at 1.58, on 0G, 2A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 2.16 expected goals and Seattle Kraken generated 4.08, so Seattle Kraken created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Seattle Kraken put 26 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 24. High-danger chances went 22 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joey Daccord stopped 20 of 23 (-0.98 goals saved above expected); Jeremy Swayman stopped 26 of 28 (1.5 goals saved above expected).