The Seattle Kraken (21-15-9, 51 points, 4th in Pacific Division) face the Boston Bruins (26-19-2, 54 points, 4th in Atlantic Division) in an interconference matchup. Seattle enters on a mixed streak but with strong recent offense, while Boston looks to rebound from a rough patch amid injuries. This game could have implications for wildcard positioning, with Boston’s experience clashing against Seattle’s speed and depth.
Venue Location
TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts (Capacity: 17,850).
Puckdrop is scheduled for
7:00 PM EST (Broadcast: ESPN+, NESN, KHN, KING 5, KONG).
Injury Report
Both teams are dealing with significant absences, particularly on the blue line for Boston and in goaltending for Seattle, which may lead to increased roles for backups and affect special teams play.
Seattle Kraken:
D Brandon Montour (hand): Out; placed on IR December 22, sidelined 4 weeks.
G Matt Murray (lower body): Out; placed on IR November 17.
LW Max McCormick: Out (undisclosed); estimated return September 15 (long-term).
Boston Bruins:
D Hampus Lindholm (undisclosed): On IR; expected return February 1.
D Jordan Harris (ankle): On IR; no timetable.
Key
Player Matchups to Watch
This game features compelling battles between offensive stars and defensive anchors, with key players potentially deciding the outcome amid injuries.
C Matty Beniers (SEA) vs. C Elias Lindholm (BOS): Beniers (leading SEA with 20 points, 0.57 PPG) is a two-way center with strong faceoff wins (51.2%). Lindholm (20 points, 55.3% FO) anchors BOS’s top line with defensive prowess and playmaking.
RW Jordan Eberle (SEA) vs. RW David Pastrnak (BOS): Eberle (16 goals, 29 points) is SEA’s top sniper with a hot streak (5 goals in last 10). Pastrnak (19 goals, 56 points) leads BOS in scoring with elite shot volume (~4.4 SOG/G).
D Vince Dunn (SEA) vs. D Charlie McAvoy (BOS): Dunn (27 points, 2.0 SOG/G) quarterbacks SEA’s power play. McAvoy (21 assists, 23:45 TOI/G) is BOS’s top defenseman with physicality and transition skills.
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G Joey Daccord (SEA) vs. G Jeremy Swayman (BOS): Daccord (solid backup, recent win with 20 saves) steps in if needed. Swayman (2-1-0 vs SEA, .910 SV%) anchors BOS with a strong home record.
Recent Team Forms
Seattle Kraken (5-4-1 in last 10 games, +5 goal differential):
The Kraken have been inconsistent but potent offensively, averaging 3.5 goals/game in their last 10 while allowing 3.0. Road form: 11-8-3. They’re on a 1-2-2 streak after a 4-3 OT win vs Calgary on Jan. 5.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| Jan 6 | vs BOS | W 7-4 |
| Jan 5 | vs CGY | W 5-1 |
| Jan 3 | @ VAN | L 3-4 (OT) |
| Jan 1 | vs VAN | L 2-3 |
| Dec 30 | vs UTA | L 3-4 |
| Dec 28 | @ VAN | L 3-4 |
| Dec 27 | vs VAN | L 3-4 (SO) |
| Dec 23 | vs VAN | W 5-4 (OT) |
| Dec 21 | @ VAN | L 4-5 (OT) |
| Dec 19 | vs CHI | W 6-2 |
Boston Bruins (6-3-1 in last 10 games, +7 goal differential):
The Bruins have been steady, averaging 3.5 goals/game in their last 10 while allowing 2.8. Home form: 16-8-1. They’re on a 4-game win streak after a 4-1 win vs New Jersey on Jan. 8.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| Jan 8 | vs NJD | W 4-1 |
| Jan 6 | @ SEA | L 4-7 |
| Jan 3 | vs PIT | L 1-4 |
| Jan 1 | vs PIT | L 3-4 (OT) |
| Dec 30 | vs NSH | W 3-2 |
| Dec 28 | @ CGY | W 4-3 (OT) |
| Dec 27 | vs CHI | W 4-3 |
| Dec 23 | vs TOR | L 3-6 |
| Dec 21 | vs MTL | W 4-3 |
| Dec 19 | @ PIT | W 5-4 (OT) |
Series History
The Bruins hold a slight all-time edge in 14 meetings: 7-4-3 for Boston (57.1% win rate). In regular-season games, it’s 7-4-3 for BOS. Seattle is 4-3-1 overall vs Boston, but 2-1-1 at TD Garden (Bruins’ home? Wait, Kraken home is Climate Pledge). Recent head-to-head: Seattle won the last 7-4 on Jan. 6, 2026. Games average 6.4 goals, trending over in 6 of last 8.
Betting Trends
Moneyline: BOS is 16-8 as home favorites; SEA is 11-8 as road underdogs.
Puck Line (Spread): BOS covers 55% as favorites; SEA covers 60% as underdogs.
Total (Over/Under): Over has hit in 6 of BOS’s last 10 (avg. 6.3 goals/game) and 5 of SEA’s last 10 (avg. 5.8). Head-to-head leans over (6 of last 8 over 5.5). Trends: Bruins are 6-3-1 in last 10 but 4W streak; Kraken 6-1-3 in last 10. BOS is 4-1 in last 5 vs SEA; SEA is 2-3 in last 5 road vs BOS.
Game Odds
Seattle Kraken 5.5
Boston Bruins – 170
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, January 14, 2026
