The Seattle Kraken earned a point against New Jersey but admitted they were outworked, identifying a need to play more directly and attack the offensive zone. Coach Lane Lambert noted the team passed backward too often rather than moving north with the puck. Despite the draw, there is optimism surrounding Jared McCann’s resurgence. He is thriving alongside young rookies Shane Wright and Berkly Catton, using their speed to create offense off the forecheck.
Looking ahead, the Kraken face a streaking Boston Bruins team on a four-game winning streak. The matchup is heightened by the jersey retirement of legendary defenseman Zdeno Chara. The Bruins are potent at home, led by superstar David Pastrnak and former Kraken forward Morgan Geekie. Seattle must play a direct, aggressive game to counter Boston’s momentum and honor their own coach’s critique.
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