The Boston Bruins (47-18-15) visit the Washington Capitals (38-31-11) Monday night. Puck drop from Capital One Arena is set for 7 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Bruins vs. Capitals odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Boston got back in the win column with a 6-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday. A 4-goal 2nd period propelled the Bruins over the Penguins, and 6 different Bruins players found the back of the net. C Pavel Zacha'had a goal and an assist in the effort.
The Capitals took down the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 Saturday, cashing as +124 home underdogs. While the game was tied 2-2 heading into the 3rd period, Washington iced the game with 2 unanswered goals. LW Sonny Milano'found the back of the night twice in the win.
The Bruins are in 1st place in the Atlantic Division and have a 1-point lead, and a game in hand, over the 2nd-place Florida Panthers. The Capitals are currently in the East’s 2nd Wild Card, and a win would make it very difficult for another team to take their spot.