Bruins-Kraken takeaways: What we learned from a wild Boston win

Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk, left, Charlie McAvoy, top, and a teammate celebrate a goal by left wing Jake DeBrusk (74) against the Seattle Kraken during the third period.SEATTLE — At times, late night with the Boston Bruins provides rather unique moments.

Just hours removed from acquiring Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway, the Bruins and their lineup of 11 forwards and seven defensemen embarked on a wild tilt with the Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena.

Through 40 minutes, the Bruins and Kraken held multiple one-goal leads only to watch them vanish.

Seattle’s early 1-0 lead 40 seconds in on Matty Beniers’ 3-on-1 marker lasted less than 11 minutes following David Krejci’s first-period one-timer.…