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The Boston Bruins (18-13-4) host the Washington Capitals (23-8-2) at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on December 23, 2024, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Bruins rank sixth while the Capitals are first in the Eastern Conference.
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Bruins vs. Capitals: Dec. 23 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, December 23, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Venue: TD Garden
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Bruins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.6 | 28th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.09 | 16th |
| Shots | 27.7 | 21st |
| Shots Allowed | 27.3 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 13.22% | 31st |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.72% | 24th |
Capitals' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.76 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.58 | 4th |
| Shots | 28.6 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.2 | 8th |
| Power Play % | 21.21% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.33% | 6th |
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Bruins vs. Capitals Top Players
Bruins
- A productive offensive player this season for Boston, David Pastrnak has put up 35 points.
- With 14 goals and 13 assists, Brad Marchand is one of the most important offensive options for Boston with his 27 points (0.8 per game).
- Boston's scoring effort is aided by Elias Lindholm's 27 points. He's contributed 12 assists.
- As Boston's top goalie, Jeremy Swayman has recorded 11 wins and 10 losses this season while allowing 74 goals with 582 saves.
Capitals
- Dylan Strome has scored 11 goals (0.3 per game) and put up 27 assists (0.8 per game), fueling the Washington offense with 38 total points (1.2 per game).
- Aliaksei Protas is one of the impact players on offense for Washington with 29 total points (0.9 per game), with 14 goals and 15 assists in 33 games.
- Washington's Connor McMichael is among the top offensive players on the team with 29 total points (16 goals and 13 assists).
- Logan Thompson is 13-2-2 on the season, giving up 41 goals (2.4 goals against average) and amassing 433 saves with a .914 save percentage (ninth-best in the league).
Bruins vs. Capitals Injury Report
Bruins
Hampus Lindholm: Out (Lower Body)
Capitals
Alexander Ovechkin: Out (Leg),
Lars Eller: Out (Illness),
Nicklas Backstrom: Out For Season (Hip),
T.J. Oshie: Out For Season (Back),
Sonny Milano: Out (Upper Body)
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Bruins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2024 | Flames | W 4-3 | Away |
| 12/19/2024 | Oilers | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Sabres | W 3-1 | Home |
| 12/23/2024 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 12/27/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 12/28/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 12/31/2024 | Capitals | - | Away |
Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2024 | Blackhawks | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/20/2024 | Hurricanes | W 3-1 | Home |
| 12/22/2024 | Kings | W 3-1 | Home |
| 12/23/2024 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 12/28/2024 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 12/29/2024 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 12/31/2024 | Bruins | - | Home |