Kraken hand Bruins 1st regulation home loss of season

The Boston Bruins were blanked 3-0 by the Seattle Kraken on Thursday, marking their first regulation loss at TD Garden since April 14, 2022.

Boston began the campaign 19-0-3 at home before Thursday night. It was on a 26-0-3 run at TD Garden dating back to last season, including in the postseason. The Bruins won all three of their home playoff games last year but lost in Game 7 to the Carolina Hurricanes in Round 1.

Thursday's game also marked the first time the Bruins have been shut out this season. They still hold a comfortable lead atop the NHL standings with a 32-5-4 record.

Seattle has now won seven games in a row, matching a franchise record. Goaltender Martin Jones made 27 saves to post back-to-back shutouts - the last time he did so was in 2015 with the San Jose Sharks.

Brandon Tanev opened the scoring for Seattle in the first period off a deflection. Eeli Tolvanen, who the Kraken claimed off waivers from the Nashville Predators in December, spun and fired bar down to extend the lead in the second period. It was his fourth goal in seven games with his new club. Jaden Schwartz then sealed the victory with an empty-net goal.

The Kraken will have a chance to set a club record for consecutive wins when they take on the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.

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