Bjorkstrand Scores Two Goals As Kraken Defeat Bruins 5-1 In Seattle.

Seattle, WA - Climate Pledge Arena. The Seattle Kraken earned a 5-1 win over the Boston Bruins, splitting their season series and improving to 2-1-1 at home against the Eastern Conference powerhouse. This marks the second of four straight home games for Seattle, who now hold a 4-3-1 all-time record against Boston. 

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It was an action-packed battle, with Boston’s only goal coming from Brad Marchand on a penalty shot after Seattle's Brandon Montour was penalized for covering the puck in the crease. Here's the highlights from today's win!

Oliver Bjorkstrand was outstanding, scoring two goals in his fifth multipoint game of the season. His 22 points (11 goals, 11 assists) rank second on the team, and the Danish winger has been on fire lately, posting 14 points (7 goals, 7 assists) in his last 11 games, including a career-high seven-game point streak.

Philipp Grubauer was outstanding in goal, making 33 saves and tying his season high. The German netminder improved his career record against Boston to 5-1-1, providing a steadying presence in a hard-fought win.

Jaden Schwartz extended his point streak to seven points (4 goals, 3 assists) in his last eight games, while Jared McCann added a goal and an assist, marking his eighth multi-point game of the season. McCann leads the Kraken with 26 points, and his consistency has been key for Seattle.

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Eeli Tolvanen picked up an assist, extending his point streak to eight points (3 goals, 5 assists) in his last nine games, while Chandler Stephenson tallied an assist on the power play, extending his own point streak to three games. Vince Dunn netted his fourth goal of the season in the third period!

Shane Wright added two assists, bringing his total to six points (3 goals, 3 assists) in his last five games. Matty Beniers, playing at a point-per-game pace this season, also registered an assist, bringing his streak to seven points (all assists) in his last seven games.

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Total shots on goal: SEA 34 BOS 21

Boston's Joonas Korpisalo made 16 saves.

Next Home Game: Saturday, Dec.14th vs Tampa Bay Lightning 7PM PST

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**All photos by Caroline Anne | The Hockey News**