Capitals vs Bruins Prediction 3/7/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Capitals vs Bruins prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 7th at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Washington Capitals Betting Preview

The Washington Capitals are 31-25-7 this year after they lost to the Mammoth by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Washington cut the deficit to 3-2 in the third period, but couldn’t find the tying goal in the loss. The Capitals out shot Utah by a total of 25-23, won 54.2% of the face-offs, and went 2-2 on the power play in the game. Washington got goals from Dubois and Leonard, while Thompson stopped 20 out of 23 shots, which was an .870 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Washington lost to the Canadiens by a score of 6-2, but did beat the Golden Knights by a score of 3-2 before that. The Capitals have lost two in a row and they are currently fifth in the Metro standings with 69 points. Washington has scored 3.14 goals per game and they have allowed 2.92 goals against per game, while also going 16.4% on the power play and 78.5% on the penalty kill this season. Alex Ovechkin has led Washington with 24 goals and 26 assists, while Tom Wilson has added 23 goals and 26 assists. The projected starting goalie for Washington is Logan Thompson, who is 21-17-4 with a 2.42 goals against average and a .913 save percentage this year. 

Boston Bruins Betting Preview

The Boston Bruins are 34-22-5 this season after they lost to Nashville by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Boston trailed 1-0 after the first period and they allowed four goals in the second, which was too much to overcome for the loss. The Bruins were out shot by a total of 29-23, won 62.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Boston got goals from Arvidsson, Geekie, and McAvoy, while Korpisalo stopped 23 out of 28 shots, which was an .821 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Boston defeated the Penguins by a score of 2-1, but lost to the Flyers by a score of 3-1 before that. The Bruins have lost four of their last six games and they are currently fifth in the Atlantic standings with 73 points. Boston has scored 3.33 goals per game and they have allowed 3.13 goals against per game, while also going 25.6% on the power play and 77.1% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with 22 goals and 50 assists, while Morgan Geekie has added 34 goals and 22 assists. The projected starting goalie for Boston is Jeremy Swayman, who is 23-13-3 with a 2.85 goals against average and a .905 save percentage this season. 

Capitals vs Bruins Prediction 

Boston comes into this matchup after alternating wins and losses over their last five games, but they have been very strong on home ice this season. The Bruins are 23-8-1 at home this year, while the Capitals are 12-14-4 on the road. Washington has lost two in a row and they have scored two goals in both of those losses. The Capitals have been inconsistent this year, but their goaltending is very good with Thompson in net. Both teams have been solid defensively this year and I think we will see a lower scoring game, so I like the under here.

David Racey's Pick: Under 5.5