Matty Beniers shone with a goal and two assists as the Seattle Kraken wrapped up a five-game road stint with a commanding 4-1 victory over the Eastern Conference leaders, the Boston Bruins, on Thursday evening. Joining Beniers on the scoresheet were Jordan Eberle, Eeli Tolvanen, and Jared McCann, each contributing a goal for Seattle. Joey Daccord put on a stellar performance between the pipes, stopping 36 shots to break his three-game losing streak. Meanwhile, Boston’s woes continued as they suffered their third consecutive loss and fourth defeat in five games, all at home. David Pastrnak managed to notch a goal for the Bruins, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide, with Jeremy Swayman making 22 saves in the losing effort.
The Bruins initially seized the lead just five minutes into the game when Pastrnak capitalized on a rebound, netting his 34th goal of the season. However, Boston’s advantage was short-lived as a high-sticking penalty handed Seattle the opportunity to level the score midway through the first period, with Eberle converting after Swayman initially denied him. Despite Boston’s offensive efforts, including hitting two posts and James van Riemsdyk missing an open net in the second period, Seattle took control of the game late in the frame. Tolvanen capitalized on a 3-on-1 break, firing in a one-timer to give the Kraken a 2-1 lead, with Beniers earning his second assist of the night on the play.
Although Boston’s Charlie Coyle came close to equalizing early in the third period, his backhand attempt struck the post, leaving the Bruins frustrated. Seattle took advantage of the opportunity, extending their lead to two goals as Beniers, a native of Massachusetts, beat Swayman on a rush from the left side. With time winding down and Boston desperate to mount a comeback, the Bruins were forced to kill off a penalty before pulling their goaltender for an extra skater in a 6-on-5 scenario. However, Seattle sealed the victory as McCann found the empty net, capping off a dominant performance for the Kraken’s top line.
Looking ahead, the Kraken will return home to kick off a six-game homestand against the Detroit Red Wings on Monday. Meanwhile, the Bruins will aim to bounce back as they host the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday in hopes of ending their losing streak.
