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Kraken Soar Past Bruins, Extend Point Streak to Nine

1/7/2026

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Summary

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The Seattle Kraken defeated the Boston Bruins 7-4 on January 6, 2026, at Climate Pledge Arena.
Kaapo Kakko of the Seattle Kraken led with two goals and an assist, while Berkly Catton scored twice, his first two NHL goals.
The Kraken extended their point streak to nine games.
David Pastrnak scored two goals for Boston, while coach Marco Sturm expressed frustration over the Bruins' performance.

History

Historical Context

The Seattle Kraken became the NHL's 32nd franchise in 2021, following a successful expansion bid that began in 2018. Their inaugural season was challenging, finishing last in the Pacific Division with 60 points. However, in the 2022-23 season, they achieved a remarkable turnaround, securing 100 points and becoming the first expansion team to win a playoff series against the defending champion Colorado Avalanche.

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Story summary

The Seattle Kraken defeated the Boston Bruins 7-4 on January 6, 2026, at Climate Pledge Arena.
Kaapo Kakko of the Seattle Kraken led with two goals and an assist, while Berkly Catton scored twice, his first two NHL goals.
The Kraken extended their point streak to nine games.
David Pastrnak scored two goals for Boston, while coach Marco Sturm expressed frustration over the Bruins' performance.

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