The Boston Bruins and Seattle Kraken face off tonight at Climate Pledge Arena, marking the first of two meetings this season. Puck drop is scheduled for just after 10:00 PM ET. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+.
Boston (22-18-2) is concluding a five-game road trip in Seattle. The Bruins have won their last two games, rebounding from a six-game losing streak. Meanwhile, the Kraken (19-14-7) have been on a hot streak, winning seven of their last eight games. Seattle is coming off a 5-1 victory in Calgary.
Here are the projected lineups for tonight's game:
Boston Bruins
Forwards:
- Alex Steeves – Elias Lindholm – Morgan Geekie
- Marat Khusnutdinov – Fraser Minten – David Pastrnak
- Casey Mittelstadt – Pavel Zacha – Viktor Arvidsson
- Mikey Eyssimont – Sean Kuraly – Mark Kastelic
Defense:
- Jonathan Aspirot — Charlie McAvoy
- Nikita Zadorov — Henri Jokiharju
- Mason Lohrei — Andrew Peeke
Goalies:
- Jeremy Swayman
- Joonas Korpisalo
Scratches: Jeffrey Viel, Vladislav Kolyachonok Injured: Tanner Jeannot (undisclosed), Jordan Harris (ankle), Hampus Lindholm
Marco Sturm, the Bruins coach, said that Henri Jokiharju "is really happy to be back with the team". Jokiharju has been out since November 28. Lindholm will be out for at least a week due to injury and will see doctors back in Boston.
Seattle Kraken
Forwards:
- Kaapo Kakko — Matty Beniers — Jordan Eberle
- Eeli Tolvanen — Chandler Stephenson — Frederick Gaudreau
- Berkly Catton — Shane Wright — Jared McCann
- Ryan Winterton — Ben Meyers — Jacob Melanson
Defense:
- Vince Dunn — Adam Larsson
- Ryan Lindgren — Cale Fleury
- Ryker Evans — Jamie Oleksiak
Goalies:
- Joey Daccord
- Philipp Grubauer
Scratches: Josh Mahura, Tye Kartye Injured: Matt Murray (lower body), Jaden Schwartz (lower body), Brandon Montour (upper body)
The Kraken did not hold a morning skate following their 5-1 win against the Calgary Flames.
Boston boasts the fourth-best power play in the NHL (25.8%). The Bruins' penalty kill ranks 17th (80.4%). Seattle has won 7 of the last 8 games. The Kraken have gone 7-2-1 in their past 10 games, totaling 33 goals while allowing 20.
