The Washington Capitals (24-10-2) will aim to prolong a three-game home win streak when they face the Boston Bruins (20-14-4) on Tuesday, December 31 at 12:30 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which team will emerge victorious in Tuesday's hockey action.
The Bruins' offense has scored 30 goals during their past 10 games, while their defense has conceded 30 goals. They have had 27 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored five goals (18.5%). They are 6-3-1 over those contests.
Capitals vs. Bruins Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final score of Capitals 4, Bruins 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-142)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Capitals (-1.5)
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Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals are 24-10-2 overall and 3-2-5 in overtime games.
- Washington has 16 points (7-3-2) in the 12 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the four games this season the Capitals scored just one goal, they finished 0-3-1.
- Washington finished 1-5-0 in the six games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering two points).
- The Capitals are 23-1-1 in the 25 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 47 points).
- In the 14 games when Washington has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 10-4-0 record (20 points).
- In the 20 games when it outshot its opponent, Washington is 16-4-0 (32 points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents 15 times, and went 8-5-2 (18 points).
Bruins Splits and Trends
- The Bruins have earned a record of 6-4-10 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall mark of 20-14-4.
- Boston has earned 22 points (9-2-4) in its 15 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- Across the six games this season the Bruins ended with just one goal, they have earned three points.
- Boston has earned nine points (3-4-3 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
- The Bruins have earned 32 points in their 18 games with three or more goals scored.
- This season, Boston has recorded a lone power-play goal in 15 games has a record of 10-5-0 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Boston has posted a record of 16-5-0 (32 points).
- The Bruins have been outshot by opponents 14 times this season, and earned nine points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Capitals Rank | Capitals AVG | Bruins AVG | Bruins Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd | 3.67 | Goals Scored | 2.66 | 26th |
| 5th | 2.64 | Goals Allowed | 3.03 | 14th |
| 18th | 28.1 | Shots | 27.6 | 21st |
| 10th | 27.4 | Shots Allowed | 26.7 | 6th |
| 15th | 21.7% | Power Play % | 13.18% | 30th |
| 6th | 83.04% | Penalty Kill % | 75.2% | 25th |
Capitals vs. Bruins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 12:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
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