4 Takeaways from Bruins’ frustrating loss to Kraken

BOSTON — The Bruins’ miserable homestand continued on Thursday at TD Garden as they lost to the Kraken 4-1 despite 38 shots being converted into one goal. The Bruins appeared driven to end their recent run of unusual play throughout the first five minutes of the match. After that, they went on a quick power play and took the lead. It appeared as though they were going to overcome the obstacle that had prevented them from establishing a rhythm since the All-Star break.

At 4:54 into the game, David Pastrnak scored his 34th goal, beating Joey Daccord after Boston’s early pressure produced numerous early opportunities. The Bruins continued to shoot and went on a power play ten seconds later. However, Daccord stopped the remaining two attempts after three went wide.

It took Seattle till 7:59 of the game to get a shot on Jeremy Swayman, but with 10:49 remaining on a power play, Jordan Eberle gave them a second shot that beat the All-Star goalkeeper to tie the score at one. The Bruins fought frustration and Daccord for the remainder of the game, but the play sparked the Kraken to life. Late in the second, Seattle took the lead, 2-1. Brad Marchand was down to a 3-on-1 advantage for the Kraken as Brandon Carlo lost his edge at the blue line and spun to the ice. Tolvanen Eeli defeated Swayman. For Daccord, a Boston native who made 37 saves on his return, that was sufficient.

Here are four takeaways from Thursday’s defeat: