The Washington Capitals (22-20-7) take on the Boston Bruins (32-10-9) Saturday at TD Garden. Puck drop is set for 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Capitals'vs. Bruins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Capitals have lost 6 in a row, including 5-2 and 4-2 defeats to the Montreal Canadiens and Florida Panthers following the break. LW Alex Ovechkin has goals in 3 straight games, but this team is just too thin to compete in a loaded Eastern Conference.
The Bruins are the top dogs in the conference with 73 points, which is tied for the most in the NHL with the upstart Vancouver Canucks. The Bruins just shut those Canucks out, 4-0, Thursday night. They have won 3 of 4 and 8 of 10. LW Brad Marchand is having one of his better offensive seasons at age 35 with 25 goals and 23 assists.
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