Bruins Project a Strong Lineup Against the Kraken, but Questions Remain
The Boston Bruins are set to face the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday, October 25th, in their first game of the 2022-23 NHL season. The Bruins are coming off a disappointing playoff exit in the first round, while the Kraken are looking to make a splash in their second season in the league.
Bruins Projected Lineup
The Bruins are expected to ice a strong lineup against the Kraken. David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand, and Patrice Bergeron are all expected to be in the lineup, along with new additions David Krejci and Pavel Zacha.
Here is the Bruins’ projected lineup:
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| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| C | Patrice Bergeron |
| LW | Brad Marchand |
| RW | David Pastrnak |
| C | David Krejci |
| LW | Jake DeBrusk |
| RW | Pavel Zacha |
| D | Charlie McAvoy |
| D | Matt Grzelcyk |
| D | Hampus Lindholm |
| D | Brandon Carlo |
| G | Linus Ullmark |
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Questions Remain for the Bruins
While the Bruins are expected to be a strong team on paper, there are still some questions that need to be answered before they can be considered a contender.
One question is the health of Charlie McAvoy. McAvoy is a key part of the Bruins’ defense, but he is coming off a shoulder injury that kept him out of the playoffs last season. It is unclear if McAvoy will be ready to go for the start of the season.
Another question is the play of the Bruins’ goaltending. Linus Ullmark is expected to be the Bruins’ starting goaltender, but he has not been consistent in the past. The Bruins need Ullmark to be a top-tier goaltender if they want to be a contender.
Kraken Looking to Make a Statement
The Kraken are looking to make a statement in their second season in the league. The Kraken finished with a dismal record of 27-49-6 last season, but they have made some key additions this offseason.
One key addition is Andre Burakovsky. Burakovsky is a skilled winger who scored 66 points for the Colorado Avalanche last season. The Kraken are also hoping that Shane Wright, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, can make an immediate impact.
The Kraken are not expected to be a playoff contender this season, but they have the potential to be a spoiler. The Kraken have a lot of young talent, and they could surprise some people this season.
Conclusion
The Bruins and the Kraken are two teams with very different expectations heading into the 2022-23 NHL season. The Bruins are expected to be a contender, while the Kraken are looking to make a statement. Both teams have some questions that need to be answered, but they both have the potential to be successful this season.
