NHL
SPEC
2026-01-06 · Morning Edition
WIN
Bruins vs. Kraken
Kraken (+1.5)
ANALYSIS
While the Bruins' 1.032 PDO suggests regression is imminent, their defensive structure is further compromised by the loss of top-pairing blueliner Hampus Lindholm to a multi-week injury. Seattle enters this matchup on an eight-game point streak (7-0-1), and their 8th-ranked Adjusted CF% at home supports a high probability of covering against a Boston side missing its primary possession facilitator.
Key Data
Bruins PDO: 1.032, Kraken Adjusted CF% Rank: #8, Cover Prob: 0.685
OUTCOME
Seattle Kraken 7 - Boston Bruins 4
Seattle's defense collapsed after giving up a short-handed goal in the first period. Boston's heavy cycle game wore down the Kraken defenders, leading to three goals from the low slot and a total inability for Seattle to generate counter-attacks.