Pastrnak scores hat trick as Seattle Kraken edge Boston Bruins 4-3 in shootout.
The Seattle Kraken clinched a thrilling 4-3 victory against the Boston Bruins on Monday night, with Kailer Yamamoto netting the decisive goal in a shootout, while the Kraken defense contained David Pastrnak’s formidable efforts throughout the game.
Contributions from Jordan Eberle, Vince Dunn, and Oliver Bjorkstrand fueled the Kraken’s resilience, as they rallied twice from behind to level the score. Philipp Grubauer’s stellar performance, denying all three shootout attempts by the Bruins, including Pastrnak’s, sealed the win for Seattle.
Boston’s relentless push pushed the game beyond regulation for the sixth consecutive time. Despite earning a point, the Bruins (34-12-14) found themselves tied with the Vancouver Canucks for the most points in the NHL at 82.
Following a challenging stretch of games, Boston displayed resilience, going 2-2-5 in their last nine outings. Pastrnak, reflecting on the team’s performance, acknowledged the tough nature of the trip, emphasizing the need to capitalize on opportunities earlier in games.
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Grubauer, stepping up after replacing Joey Daccord in the previous game, delivered a solid goaltending performance with 29 saves for the Kraken. On the opposing end, Linus Ullmark made 23 stops for the Bruins.
Yamamoto’s shootout heroics, followed by Grubauer’s clutch saves, capped off a thrilling contest for the Kraken. Eberle and Dunn contributed crucial goals to keep Seattle in contention, while Bjorkstrand’s late goal gave them the lead before Pastrnak tied it up late in regulation.
Looking ahead, the Bruins will face the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night, while the Kraken are set to host the Pittsburgh Penguins in their next matchup.
