The Boston Bruins look to bounce back tonight as the Washington Capitals make their only visit to TD Garden of the season.
Boston got slapped 7-1 by the Carolina Hurricanes at home Tuesday night, snapping their win streak at five games.
The Bruins are -154 favourites to win on the NHL odds with a total of 6.
Capitals vs. Bruins NHL Betting Odds
The Bruins opened the season series scoring six straight goals on route to a 7-3 win over Washington on January 10th. Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak each had two goals and an assist in the win. Last season these teams met eight times, splitting the series 4-4. The Over went 5-3, with the Bruins covering the spread five times. The Capitals have received 60 per cent of the betting action so far.
The Caps have only one cover in their past seven games, but they still boast a 21-19 record ATS. They are 10th in goals per game helping them go 21-17 the Over, including their two most recent games.
Boston has played the Over in seven of their last 10 games, including their two most recent contests, making them 18-17 to the Over thus far. They have failed to cover the spread for three straight games now, not helping to improve their 15-21 record ATS.
Washington Capitals
Tom Wilson was the unlikely overtime hero for the Capitals in Tuesday night’s 4-3 home win over the Winnipeg Jets. Alex Ovechkin opened the scoring for his team, potting his league-leading 27th goal in the first period. Ovechkin has goals in three straight games, keeping up his ridiculous pace so far this season.
Defenceman Dmitry Orlov felt the wrath of the NHL’s Department of Player Safety after receiving a two-game ban for kneeing Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers. John Carlson (COVID Protocol) remains out of the lineup as well, therefore the Caps will be without their top two defenceman tonight.
Washington has a two-point lead over Pittsburgh for third in the Metropolitan Division, they return home Saturday night to host the Ottawa Senators.
Boston Bruins
After retiring Willie O’Ree’s number 22 and raising his jersey to rafters, the Bruins put up a stinker versus Carolina, allowing seven goals for the first time this season. Goaltender Tuukka Rask’s debut was spoiled as well, getting pulled after letting in five goals on 12 shots.
Patrice Bergeron scored the lone Bruins marker, while Brad Marchand was pointless for the first time in six games. Marchand has been on fire since turning his calendar to 2022, picking up 17 points through 10 games played in the new year.
The B’s 8-2-0 record over the past 10 games has pulled them into the final wildcard spot in the East, but they will still need five more points to catch up to Toronto.
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 19 Jan 8:51pm | WAS | -1.5 +159 | U +6 -120 |
| Closing 20 Jan 11:47pm | WAS | -1.5 +131 | O +6 -102 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Capitals Team Leaders
| Points |
90 |
| + / - |
32 |
| Shots |
334 |
| Penalty Mins |
98 |
| Wins |
23 |
| GAA |
1.75 |
| Points |
80 |
| + / - |
31 |
| Shots |
312 |
| Penalty Mins |
97 |
| Wins |
26 |
| GAA |
2.41 |
| Points |
7 |
| + / - |
3 |
| Shots |
22 |
| Penalty Mins |
16 |
| Wins |
1 |
| GAA |
2.97 |
| Points |
11 |
| + / - |
3 |
| Shots |
39 |
| Penalty Mins |
16 |
| Wins |
3 |
| GAA |
2.63 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Bruins Team Leaders
| Points |
90 |
| + / - |
32 |
| Shots |
334 |
| Penalty Mins |
98 |
| Wins |
23 |
| GAA |
1.75 |
| Points |
80 |
| + / - |
31 |
| Shots |
312 |
| Penalty Mins |
97 |
| Wins |
26 |
| GAA |
2.41 |
| Points |
7 |
| + / - |
3 |
| Shots |
22 |
| Penalty Mins |
16 |
| Wins |
1 |
| GAA |
2.97 |
| Points |
11 |
| + / - |
3 |
| Shots |
39 |
| Penalty Mins |
16 |
| Wins |
3 |
| GAA |
2.63 |
Injuries
John Carlson (D)
Dmitry Orlov (D)
Nicklas Backstrom (C)
Conor Sheary (LW)
Garnet Hathaway (RW)
John Carlson (D)
Johan Larsson (LW)
Nic Dowd (C)
Trevor van Riemsdyk (D)
T.J. Oshie (RW)
Matt Grzelcyk (D)
Charlie McAvoy (D)
Hampus Lindholm (D)
Matt Grzelcyk (D)
Taylor Hall (LW)
Brad Marchand (LW)
Charlie McAvoy (D)
David Pastrnak (RW)
Hampus Lindholm (D)
Taylor Hall (LW)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| John Carlson (D) | Prob Thurs | Upper Body - 03 / 05 / 22 | 3-3 | 2-4 | + - |
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Carlson is dealing with an upper-body issue, but it is projected that he will face the Panthers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Dmitry Orlov (D) | Ques Sat | Lower Body - 12 / 04 / 22 | 9-7 | 7-7-2 | + - |
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Orlov has sat out the last two games with a lower-body injury, and it remains to be seen if he will take on the Canadiens on Saturday. |
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| Nicklas Backstrom (C) | Ques Tues | Undisclosed - 10 / 04 / 22 | 10-7 | 8-7-2 | + - |
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Backstrom was held out of the last game due to an unknown issue, and it is unclear if he will be available for Tuesday's clash versus the Flyers. |
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| Conor Sheary (LW) | Ques Sun | Illness - 08 / 04 / 22 | 11-7 | 9-7-2 | + - |
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Sheary missed the previous game with a non-COVID-19 illness, and it is up in the air if he will face the Bruins on Sunday. |
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| Garnet Hathaway (RW) | Prob Sat | Illness - 06 / 04 / 22 | 11-8 | 9-8-2 | + - |
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Hathaway sat out the last contest due to a non-COVID-19 illness, but it is projected that he will be available for Saturday's contest against the Penguins. |
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| John Carlson (D) | Prob Tues | Undisclosed - 22 / 03 / 22 | 11-13 | 13-9-2 | + - |
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Carlson is dealing with an undisclosed injury, but it is projected that he will take the ice for Tuesday's matchup against the Blues. |
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| Johan Larsson (LW) | Mid April | Hernia - 22 / 03 / 22 | 11-13 | 13-9-2 | + - |
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Larsson has been moved to the injured reserve list after undergoing surgery to correct a sports hernia, and he is expected to be out of the lineup until at least the middle of April. |
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| Nic Dowd (C) | Prob Sun | Shoulder - 19 / 03 / 22 | 12-13 | 14-9-2 | + - |
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Dowd has been idle with a shoulder injury, but it is likely that he will return to the lineup against the Wild on Sunday. |
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| Trevor van Riemsdyk (D) | Prob Sun | Upper Body - 19 / 03 / 22 | 12-13 | 14-9-2 | + - |
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van Riemsdyk has been assigned to the injured reserve list due to an upper-body injury, but he is expected to be activated prior to Sunday's clash with the Wild. |
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| T.J. Oshie (RW) | Ques Sat | Lower Body - 17 / 03 / 22 | 13-14 | 16-9-2 | + - |
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Oshie has been absent from the last four games with a lower-body injury, and it is unclear if he will be available for Saturday's clash with the Devils. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Grzelcyk (D) | Ques Sat | Undisclosed - 12 / 05 / 22 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Grzelcyk is nursing an unspecified ailment, and it is undetermined if he will lace up against the Hurricanes in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Charlie McAvoy (D) | Ques Tues | Illness - 08 / 05 / 22 | 3-1 | 3-0-1 | + - |
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McAvoy has been added to the COVID-19 protocol list, and it is has yet to be determined if he will be available for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round against the Hurricanes. |
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| Hampus Lindholm (D) | Prob Thurs | Concussion - 04 / 05 / 22 | 3-3 | 5-0-1 | + - |
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Lindholm is experiencing concussion-like symptoms, but it is anticipated that he will be available for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Hurricanes. |
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| Matt Grzelcyk (D) | Out Fri | Rest - 29 / 04 / 22 | 4-4 | 6-1-1 | + - |
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Grzelcyk will not face the Maple Leafs on Friday, as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Taylor Hall (LW) | Out Fri | Rest - 29 / 04 / 22 | 4-4 | 6-1-1 | + - |
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Hall will not partake in Friday's contest against the Maple Leafs, as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| Brad Marchand (LW) | Out Fri | Rest - 29 / 04 / 22 | 4-4 | 6-1-1 | + - |
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Marchand will not be available versus the Maple Leafs on Friday, as he will be rested. |
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| Charlie McAvoy (D) | Out Fri | Rest - 29 / 04 / 22 | 4-4 | 6-1-1 | + - |
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McAvoy will not be active for Friday's game versus the Maple Leafs, as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| David Pastrnak (RW) | Out Fri | Rest - 29 / 04 / 22 | 4-4 | 6-1-1 | + - |
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Pastrnak will not be in Friday's tilt versus the Maples Leafs, as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| Hampus Lindholm (D) | Out Fri | Rest - 29 / 04 / 22 | 4-4 | 6-1-1 | + - |
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Lindholm will not suit up versus the Maple Leafs on Friday, as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Taylor Hall (LW) | Ques Tues | Upper Body - 24 / 04 / 22 | 7-4 | 7-3-1 | + - |
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Hall is tending to an upper-body injury, and it is unknown if he will face the Panthers on Tuesday. |
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WASHINGTON CAPITALS
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BOSTON BRUINS
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 19 Jan 8:51pm WAS -1.5 +159 U +6 -120 Closing 20 Jan 11:47pm WAS -1.5 +131 O +6 -102 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Capitals Team Leaders
Points 90
+ / - 32
Shots 334
Penalty Mins 98
Wins 23
GAA 1.75
Points 80
+ / - 31
Shots 312
Penalty Mins 97
Wins 26
GAA 2.41
Points 7
+ / - 3
Shots 22
Penalty Mins 16
Wins 1
GAA 2.97
Points 11
+ / - 3
Shots 39
Penalty Mins 16
Wins 3
GAA 2.63
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Bruins Team Leaders
Points 90
+ / - 32
Shots 334
Penalty Mins 98
Wins 23
GAA 1.75
Points 80
+ / - 31
Shots 312
Penalty Mins 97
Wins 26
GAA 2.41
Points 7
+ / - 3
Shots 22
Penalty Mins 16
Wins 1
GAA 2.97
Points 11
+ / - 3
Shots 39
Penalty Mins 16
Wins 3
GAA 2.63
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Injuries
John Carlson (D)
Prob Thurs Upper Body - 03 / 05 / 22Dmitry Orlov (D)
Ques Sat Lower Body - 12 / 04 / 22Nicklas Backstrom (C)
Ques Tues Undisclosed - 10 / 04 / 22Conor Sheary (LW)
Ques Sun Illness - 08 / 04 / 22Garnet Hathaway (RW)
Prob Sat Illness - 06 / 04 / 22John Carlson (D)
Prob Tues Undisclosed - 22 / 03 / 22Johan Larsson (LW)
Mid April Hernia - 22 / 03 / 22Nic Dowd (C)
Prob Sun Shoulder - 19 / 03 / 22Trevor van Riemsdyk (D)
Prob Sun Upper Body - 19 / 03 / 22T.J. Oshie (RW)
Ques Sat Lower Body - 17 / 03 / 22Matt Grzelcyk (D)
Ques Sat Undisclosed - 12 / 05 / 22Charlie McAvoy (D)
Ques Tues Illness - 08 / 05 / 22Hampus Lindholm (D)
Prob Thurs Concussion - 04 / 05 / 22Matt Grzelcyk (D)
Out Fri Rest - 29 / 04 / 22Taylor Hall (LW)
Out Fri Rest - 29 / 04 / 22Brad Marchand (LW)
Out Fri Rest - 29 / 04 / 22Charlie McAvoy (D)
Out Fri Rest - 29 / 04 / 22David Pastrnak (RW)
Out Fri Rest - 29 / 04 / 22Hampus Lindholm (D)
Out Fri Rest - 29 / 04 / 22Taylor Hall (LW)
Ques Tues Upper Body - 24 / 04 / 22Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes John Carlson (D) Prob Thurs Upper Body - 03 / 05 / 22 3-3 2-4 + - Carlson is dealing with an upper-body issue, but it is projected that he will face the Panthers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Dmitry Orlov (D) Ques Sat Lower Body - 12 / 04 / 22 9-7 7-7-2 + - Orlov has sat out the last two games with a lower-body injury, and it remains to be seen if he will take on the Canadiens on Saturday.
Nicklas Backstrom (C) Ques Tues Undisclosed - 10 / 04 / 22 10-7 8-7-2 + - Backstrom was held out of the last game due to an unknown issue, and it is unclear if he will be available for Tuesday's clash versus the Flyers.
Conor Sheary (LW) Ques Sun Illness - 08 / 04 / 22 11-7 9-7-2 + - Sheary missed the previous game with a non-COVID-19 illness, and it is up in the air if he will face the Bruins on Sunday.
Garnet Hathaway (RW) Prob Sat Illness - 06 / 04 / 22 11-8 9-8-2 + - Hathaway sat out the last contest due to a non-COVID-19 illness, but it is projected that he will be available for Saturday's contest against the Penguins.
John Carlson (D) Prob Tues Undisclosed - 22 / 03 / 22 11-13 13-9-2 + - Carlson is dealing with an undisclosed injury, but it is projected that he will take the ice for Tuesday's matchup against the Blues.
Johan Larsson (LW) Mid April Hernia - 22 / 03 / 22 11-13 13-9-2 + - Larsson has been moved to the injured reserve list after undergoing surgery to correct a sports hernia, and he is expected to be out of the lineup until at least the middle of April.
Nic Dowd (C) Prob Sun Shoulder - 19 / 03 / 22 12-13 14-9-2 + - Dowd has been idle with a shoulder injury, but it is likely that he will return to the lineup against the Wild on Sunday.
Trevor van Riemsdyk (D) Prob Sun Upper Body - 19 / 03 / 22 12-13 14-9-2 + - van Riemsdyk has been assigned to the injured reserve list due to an upper-body injury, but he is expected to be activated prior to Sunday's clash with the Wild.
T.J. Oshie (RW) Ques Sat Lower Body - 17 / 03 / 22 13-14 16-9-2 + - Oshie has been absent from the last four games with a lower-body injury, and it is unclear if he will be available for Saturday's clash with the Devils.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Matt Grzelcyk (D) Ques Sat Undisclosed - 12 / 05 / 22 1-1 2-0 + - Grzelcyk is nursing an unspecified ailment, and it is undetermined if he will lace up against the Hurricanes in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Charlie McAvoy (D) Ques Tues Illness - 08 / 05 / 22 3-1 3-0-1 + - McAvoy has been added to the COVID-19 protocol list, and it is has yet to be determined if he will be available for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round against the Hurricanes.
Hampus Lindholm (D) Prob Thurs Concussion - 04 / 05 / 22 3-3 5-0-1 + - Lindholm is experiencing concussion-like symptoms, but it is anticipated that he will be available for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Hurricanes.
Matt Grzelcyk (D) Out Fri Rest - 29 / 04 / 22 4-4 6-1-1 + - Grzelcyk will not face the Maple Leafs on Friday, as he will be given a day of rest.
Taylor Hall (LW) Out Fri Rest - 29 / 04 / 22 4-4 6-1-1 + - Hall will not partake in Friday's contest against the Maple Leafs, as he will receive a day of rest.
Brad Marchand (LW) Out Fri Rest - 29 / 04 / 22 4-4 6-1-1 + - Marchand will not be available versus the Maple Leafs on Friday, as he will be rested.
Charlie McAvoy (D) Out Fri Rest - 29 / 04 / 22 4-4 6-1-1 + - McAvoy will not be active for Friday's game versus the Maple Leafs, as he will receive a day of rest.
David Pastrnak (RW) Out Fri Rest - 29 / 04 / 22 4-4 6-1-1 + - Pastrnak will not be in Friday's tilt versus the Maples Leafs, as he will receive a day of rest.
Hampus Lindholm (D) Out Fri Rest - 29 / 04 / 22 4-4 6-1-1 + - Lindholm will not suit up versus the Maple Leafs on Friday, as he will be given a day of rest.
Taylor Hall (LW) Ques Tues Upper Body - 24 / 04 / 22 7-4 7-3-1 + - Hall is tending to an upper-body injury, and it is unknown if he will face the Panthers on Tuesday.