The Boston Bruins (22-18-2) visit the Seattle Kraken (19-14-7, winners of three straight) at Climate Pledge Arena. The contest on Tuesday, Jan. 6 starts at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Here is our prediction for who will claim the win in Tuesday's matchup.
The Kraken have recorded a 7-2-1 record in their last 10 games. They have totaled 33 goals while allowing 20 in that time. On the power play, 21 opportunities have resulted in six goals (28.6% conversion rate).
Bruins vs. Kraken Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projection model for this game predicts a final score of Kraken 4, Bruins 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Kraken (-102)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)
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Bruins Splits and Trends
- The Bruins have a 22-18-2 record overall, with a 7-2-9 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- Boston is 8-6-1 (17 points) in its 15 games decided by one goal.
- In the six games this season the Bruins recorded just one goal, they finished 0-5-1.
- Boston has scored a pair of goals in nine games this season (3-6-0 record, six points).
- The Bruins have scored more than two goals 27 times, and are 19-7-1 in those games (to record 39 points).
- In the 19 games when Boston has scored a single power-play goal, it went 10-8-1 to record 21 points.
- In the 15 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Boston is 6-7-2 (14 points).
- The Bruins have been outshot by opponents 25 times, and went 16-9-0 (32 points).
Kraken Splits and Trends
- The Kraken (19-14-7 overall) have posted a record of 6-7-13 in games that have needed OT this season.
- Seattle has earned 19 points (8-3-3) in its 14 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Kraken registered only one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
- Seattle has earned four points (1-4-2 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
- The Kraken have scored at least three goals in 25 games, earning 39 points from those contests.
- This season, Seattle has recorded a lone power-play goal in 20 games has a record of 9-6-5 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 4-7-2 (10 points).
- The Kraken have been outshot by opponents in 24 games, going 15-6-3 to register 33 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Bruins Rank | Bruins AVG | Kraken AVG | Kraken Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th | 3.12 | Goals Scored | 2.68 | 27th |
| 22nd | 3.21 | Goals Allowed | 2.8 | 9th |
| 23rd | 26.8 | Shots | 26 | 25th |
| 29th | 30 | Shots Allowed | 29.2 | 24th |
| 4th | 25.81% | Power Play % | 20% | 15th |
| 17th | 80.37% | Penalty Kill % | 70.54% | 32nd |
Bruins vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington
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