Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins prediction, Picks and Prediction, Saturday, March 7, 2026

By: Mike Fink Published 03/07/2026, 06:45 AM ET
Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins prediction
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The Washington Capitals face the Boston Bruins with both teams in a fight for the final wild card spots in the Eastern Conference. The Capitals have a 31-25-7 record, and despite two losses in a row, they are only four points out of a wild card spot, which is held by the Bruins, who have a 34-22-5 record. Who will win this matchup? Check out our Capitals vs Bruins prediction!

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Capitals hope offense fuels playoff push

The Capitals are putting together a great season with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.14 goals per game. Alexander Ovechkin, Dylan Strome, and Tom Wilson have scored 63 goals and 85 assists while defenseman Jakob Chychrun has added 22 goals and 27 assists from the point to open up the offense.

The offense has carried them while the defense has stepped up as well, allowing only 2.92 goals per game. Jakob Chychrun and Matt Roy have combined for 7.7 defensive point shares while Martin Fehervary and Rasmus Sandin have combined for 5.8 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Logan Thompson has been incredible in his latest starts, allowing only eight goals in his last four.

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Key injury report for Capitals

  • Aleksei Protas is day-to-day.

Boston is led by an incredible offense

The Bruins are having a great season with their offense leading the way, scoring 3.33 goals per game. David Pastrnak and Morgan Geekie have scored 56 goals and 72 assists while Charlie McAvoy has added six goals and 37 assists from the point to help open up the offense.

The offense has been great but the defense has struggled, allowing 3.13 goals per game. Nikita Zadorov and Jonathan Aspirot have combined for 6.5 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net with ease. Additionally, goaltender Jeremy Swayman has been lights out, allowing only three goals in his last two games.

Key injury report for Bruins

  • No key injuries to report.

Capitals vs Bruins Pick

Money Line Pick For Capitals vs Bruins

  • Bruins (-115) (4 units)

This will be a great game between two evenly-matched teams. The Capitals look to rebound from two losses in a row but the Bruins are putting together a great season and look to step up on their home ice. The Bruins should pile on the goals with David Pastrnak, Morgan Geekie, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Bruins should limit the Capitals offense with Jeremy Swayman building off of two starts where he’s allowed only three goals and blanking the shots on the net, while Nikita Zadorov and Jonathan Aspirot create turnovers in front of him. The Bruins should win the game with a strong performance on their home ice.

Take the Bruins money line as home Favorites.

Over/Under Pick For Capitals vs Bruins

  • Over 5.5 (5 Units)

Both teams have great offenses that look to make this game a high-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Capitals, who average 3.14 goals per game, should create plenty of scoring chances with Alexander Ovechkin, Dylan Strome, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Bruins, who average 3.33 goals per game, should run up the score with David Pastrnak, Morgan Geekie, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with effective puck movement as Charlie McAvoy picks apart the Capitals defense from the point. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game with both offenses stepping up.

Take the Over on 6.5 goals.

The Capitals face the Bruins with both teams fighting for a playoff position in the Eastern Conference.

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