nhl Game Recap
Bruins vs Capitals Final: 3-1 - Recap
Washington was unable to break down Jeremy Swayman on Wednesday, firing 36 shots but scoring only 1 times in a 3-1 loss against the Bruins.
Boston was an underdog by +153 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 5.5.
Boston got goals from David Pastrnak, Morgan Geekie, and Elias Lindholm in the victory. Pastrnak opened the scoring at 12:07 of the second period.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 35 of 36 Washington shots in the victory.
Washington got a goal from Tom Wilson in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Washington got a 18-stop effort from Logan Thompson in the loss.
On the power play, Boston went 1-for-2, while the Capitals were 0-for-5 with the man advantage.
Washington outshot Boston 36-21 in the game.
Next game, Boston takes its act home to face Chicago looking for another win. For Washington, they head on the road to face New York.