The Boston Bruins (18-13-4) are set to face off against the red-hot Washington Capitals (23-8-2) at TD Garden on Monday night in what promises to be a compelling Eastern Conference matchup.
Both teams enter the contest riding impressive streaks, with the Capitals winning their last two games including a 3-1 victory over the Kings, while the Bruins are coming off a solid 3-1 win against the Sabres.
The statistical contrast between these teams adds intrigue to the matchup, as Washington's second-ranked offense (3.68 goals per game) squares off against Boston's struggling offensive unit that ranks 28th in the league (2.6 goals per game).
Recent history between these teams favors the Capitals, who secured a 2-0 victory in their last meeting, though the Bruins have won six of the past ten encounters between the clubs.
The absence of Washington's star Alex Ovechkin due to a leg injury could be a significant factor, even as the Capitals have demonstrated their depth with players like Alexei Protas stepping up with multi-goal performances.
As these Eastern Conference rivals prepare to battle at TD Garden, both teams' recent defensive performances suggest a potentially low-scoring affair, with neither side having surrendered more than three goals in their recent outings.
Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals: who will win?
For tonight's Boston Bruins vs Washington Capitals matchup, our predictive model gives the Capitals a 56.33% chance of defeating the Bruins.
Washington Capitals: 56.33% win probability
- League-leading defense (Only 85 goals against in 33 games)
- Strong offensive output (124 goals scored, 3rd best in league)
- Excellent overall record (23-8, best win percentage in Eastern Conference)
Boston Bruins: 43.67% win probability
- Struggling defense (108 goals against, bottom half of league)
- Below-average scoring (91 goals in 35 games, 24th in league)
- Inconsistent recent form (WLWWL in last 5 games)
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Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals odds
| Boston Bruins | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -125 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | +105 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Boston Bruins have won 18 out of 35 matches this season.
- 2The Washington Capitals have won 23 out of 33 matches this season.
- 3With 40 points, the Boston Bruins holds the 6th position in the league standings.
- 4Washington Capitals's 48 points place them 1st in the rankings.
Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals form
Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals head to head
Boston Bruins
33%
Washington Capitals
67%
Oct 5, 2024
Washington Capitals
2 : 0
Boston Bruins
Sep 24, 2024
Boston Bruins
4 : 2
Washington Capitals
Apr 15, 2024
Washington Capitals
2 : 0
Boston Bruins
Mar 30, 2024
Washington Capitals
2 : 3
Boston Bruins
Feb 10, 2024
Boston Bruins
0 : 3
Washington Capitals
Oct 3, 2023
Boston Bruins
4 : 5
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