nhl Game Recap
Bruins vs Capitals Final: 3-2 - Recap
Boston earned a 3-2 victory over Washington on Saturday, but needed a shootout to do it at Capital One Arena.
The Bruins were a -164 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 5.5.
Boston got goals from John Beecher, and Hampus Lindholm in the victory. Lindholm opened the scoring at 18:47 of the first period.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 18 of 20 Washington shots in the victory.
Michael Sgarbossa, and John Carlson scored for the Capitals, finding the net behind Jeremy Swayman.
Charlie Lindgren stopped 26 of 28 shots for the Capitals, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, Boston went 0-for-2, while the Capitals were 1-for-4 with the man advantage.
Washington lost the shots on goal battle to Boston by a margin of 28-20.
Boston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Predators. The Capitals will aim to get back on the winning track at Buffalo.