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Swayman’s Shutout Performance Seals Victory for Bruins Over Kraken

Swayman’s Stellar Performance Gifts Bruins a 2-0 Win Over the Kraken

Boston Bruins’ goalie Jeremy Swayman recorded his first season shutout, making 23 saves in a commanding performance that saw his team triumph 2-0 over the Seattle Kraken on Sunday night. Justin Brazeau landed a tip-in just 3:23 into the game, assisted by a precision pass from Nikita Zadorov. Charlie Coyle followed up less than seven minutes later with an unchallenged crease shot that left Kraken’s goalie Joey Daccord defeated.

Brazeau and Coyle Score for Bruins

Brazeau’s goal, a slick tip-in off a Zadorov pass, came with a secondary assist from Charlie McAvoy. Brad Marchand and Elias Lindholm provided assists for Coyle’s goal. Despite an impressive 31 saves, Daccord couldn’t prevent the Kraken from suffering a loss.

Takeaways from the Game

This marked the second shutout loss for the Kraken in as many days, following a 3-0 defeat to Ottawa on Saturday. This recent form sees the Kraken with six losses in their last seven outings.

The Bruins, on the other hand, displayed a dominant performance, outshooting the Kraken 15-3 in the first period alone. They also enjoyed three power-play opportunities compared to Seattle’s single chance.

Pivotal Moment of the Game

Brazeau’s early goal, a result of Zadorov’s perfectly timed pass, came within four minutes of the game’s start, giving the Bruins an early lead and shifting momentum in their favor.

Key Stat of the Match

Brazeau is now showing a rich vein of form, having notched a goal in four of his past six games.

Upcoming Games

The Kraken now look to bounce back in their final game of a five-match road trip, as they face Colorado on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the victorious Bruins head to confront the Maple Leafs on the same day.

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