Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins Prediction, 3/7/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins

Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026

Location: TD Garden in Boston, MA

TV: NESN

The Boston Bruins (34-21-5) will go up against the Washington Capitals (31-25-7) at TD Garden on Saturday.

The Washington Capitals will look to clean up some issues after taking a 3-2 loss to the Mammoth in their previous outing. Washington had 4 penalty minutes in this contest. The Capitals didn't have a great showing offensively in this defeat. Furthermore, they had 2 power play tries and scored 2 goals. In the game, they converted 2 out of the 25 shots they put on net.

At even strength, the Capitals let the opposition score 141 goals while earning 167 themselves. Washington Capitals opponents have tallied 200 power play opportunities (3rd in the NHL) and have come away with 43 goals in those chances. Regarding their scoring, the Washington Capitals have notched 198 goals (13th in the National Hockey League) for the season and have allowed 184. Washington has taken 1,832 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.8%. For the year, they have recorded 69 points and their points percentage is .548. The Capitals have had 1,768 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .896. Washington skates onto the rink with 189 power play chances and they have scored 31 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a percentage of 16.40%.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Logan Thompson. Thompson has taken the ice for 188 matchups during his pro hockey career. He has amassed an overall record of 108-55-21 and he has started in 179 games. Opponents have notched 469 goals versus Thompson in his professional hockey career and his goals against average per contest is 2.62. Thompson has seen 5,316 shots taken against him and has accrued 4,847 total saves. His save percentage currently is .912 in his 7,841 mins played. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Thompson has accounted for 111 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .620.

Their last time out, Boston faced off against the Penguins in a game where the Bruins ended up with the victory by a mark of 2-1. They had 3 power play attempts in this outing but didn't put one in the back of the net. The Bruins had 2 goals of the 28 shots on goal they attempted.

On the campaign, the Boston Bruins have a total of 200 goals, 73 points, in addition to a points percentage of .608. They have permitted 185 goals to be scored by of a combination of 135 goals at even strength and 50 goals while they were shorthanded. The Bruins are sitting with 155 goals at even strength and 45 goals (5th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have a tally of 176 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 25.57%. Boston has put up 1,628 shots (22nd in the league) and has a shooting percentage of 12.29%, while allowing their opponents 1,804 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 77.17% on their opponents 219 tries on the power play, and their save percentage comes in at 89.7%.

Across the ice you are likely to see Jeremy Swayman defending the goal. His opponents are averaging 2.63 goals/game and he has given up 583 goals in total. Swayman's quality start rate is 61.3% and he has qualified for 136 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He got the starting nod in 222 games and has been on the ice for 10,168 mins. Swayman has amassed a career mark of 124-75-25 and has participated in 230 games. He has a tally of 5,840 saves out of the 6,423 shots tried, giving him a percentage of .909.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Washington

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