The TD Garden will be buzzing with tension tomorrow night as the struggling Boston Bruins, losers of eight straight and sporting a dismal 30-35-9 record, face the Eastern Conference powerhouse Washington Capitals who are looking to bounce back from consecutive losses despite their impressive 47-17-9 season.

The contrast couldn't be starker – Boston's anemic offense (averaging just 2.61 goals per game with only 11 goals in their last seven outings) squares off against Washington's high-powered attack led by Dylan Strome and Alexander Ovechkin that's producing a league-best 3.63 goals per contest.

With Logan Thompson's .912 save percentage for the Capitals against Jeremy Swayman's struggling .893 for the Bruins, this showdown between the home team hosting a visiting squad that's outperforming them in virtually every statistical category promises plenty of drama at the Garden.

Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals prediction: who will win?

For tonight's Boston Bruins vs Washington Capitals matchup, our predictive model gives the Caps a 75.33% chance of defeating the Bruins.

Washington Capitals: 75.33% win probability

  • League-leading record (47 wins in 73 games)
  • Dominant offensive production (266 goals scored, highest in Eastern Conference)
  • Exceptional recent form (7-2-1 in last 10 games, despite recent 'LLLWW' showing)

Boston Bruins: 24.67% win probability

  • Poor recent performance (0-5-0 in last five games as shown by 'LLLLL' form)
  • Defensive struggles (244 goals against, 5th worst in Eastern Conference)
  • Significantly worse overall record (30 wins vs 47 wins for Washington in similar number of games)

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Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals odds

Here are the latest odds for the NHL matchup between the Washington Capitals and the host Boston Bruins scheduled for Tuesday, April 01.

Boston BruinsWashington Capitals
Moneyline+180 (via FanDuel Sportsbook)-218 (via DraftKings Sportsbook)

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Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals preview

The struggling Bruins welcome the red-hot Capitals to TD Garden Tuesday night in what feels like a David versus Goliath matchup on ice.

Boston's nightmare season continues with their eighth straight loss, struggling mightily on both ends with just 11 goals in their last seven games while surrendering a whopping 38 goals in their last eight.

Washington sits atop the Eastern Conference despite back-to-back losses, including a wild 8-5 defeat to Buffalo that showed their offensive firepower but exposed some defensive concerns.

The Caps' dynamic offense, led by Dylan Strome and ageless wonder Alexander Ovechkin, averages a league-best 3.63 goals per game while Boston's anemic attack manages just 2.61 goals per contest.

Look for Washington's Logan Thompson (sporting a solid .912 save percentage) to outshine Boston's struggling netminders as the Bruins' defensive corps has simply failed to limit quality chances.

David Pastrnak remains Boston's lone bright spot in this forgettable campaign, but he'll need far more help against John Carlson and Jakob Chychrun, who anchor Washington's stingy defense allowing just 2.64 goals per game.

TD Garden might lack its usual electricity as fans' patience wears thin with a team that's plummeted to second-worst in the Atlantic Division.

If there's any silver lining for Bruins faithful, it might be that desperation sometimes breeds unexpected results—though betting against these Capitals right now feels like throwing money into the harbor.

Key stats

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    Washington Capitals lead the Eastern Conference with 103 points while Boston sits 15th with just 69 points
  • 2
    Boston Bruins are on a five-game losing streak (LLLLL) compared to Washington's mixed recent form (LLLWW)
  • 3
    Capitals have a +70 goal difference (266 GF, 196 GA) while Bruins have a negative -51 (193 GF, 244 GA)
  • 4
    Washington has won 47 games this season compared to Boston's 30, despite playing one fewer game (73 vs 74)

Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals form

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Latest matches
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Victories
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5/5 (100%)
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Victories
2/5 (40%)
Defeats
3/5 (60%)
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Buffalo Sabres8:5Washington Capitals
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Minnesota Wild4:2Washington Capitals
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Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals head to head

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