Capitals try to extend home win streak, face the Bruins

Updated Dec. 30, 2024 4:11 a.m. ET
Associated Press

Boston Bruins (20-14-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (24-10-2, in the Metropolitan Division)

Washington; Tuesday, 12:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals host the Boston Bruins aiming to continue a three-game home winning streak.

Washington has a 24-10-2 record overall and an 11-4-2 record on its home ice. The Capitals have a 10-4-0 record in games they score one or more power-play goals.

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Boston has a 20-14-4 record overall and an 8-8-2 record in road games. The Bruins have a 16-2-0 record when scoring three or more goals.

The matchup Tuesday is the second meeting between these teams this season. The Bruins won 4-1 in the previous matchup.

TOP PERFORMERS: Dylan Strome has scored 11 goals with 28 assists for the Capitals. Pierre-Luc Dubois has two goals and eight assists over the last 10 games.

Brad Marchand has 15 goals and 16 assists for the Bruins. Morgan Geekie has scored four goals with four assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Capitals: 6-4-0, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.7 assists, 3.6 penalties and 7.8 penalty minutes while giving up 2.2 goals per game.

Bruins: 6-3-1, averaging three goals, 4.4 assists, 3.6 penalties and 11.2 penalty minutes while giving up three goals per game.

INJURIES: Capitals: None listed.

Bruins: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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