Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins 4/11/23 – On Thursday night, the Washington Capitals and Boston Bruins square off with both teams on opposite ends of the standings to cap off an exciting regular season. The Capitals currently boast a 34-36-9 record, good enough to finish with the sixth best record in the Metropolitan Division. The Bruins currently own an NHL best record of 63-12-5, and with six straight victories have clinched what could be considered one of the greatest regular seasons ever.
Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 7:00 PM ET
Location: TD Garden Boston, MA
TV: NESN
Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins 4/11/23 Betting Odds
Capitals
Moneyline: +216
Puckline: +1.5 (-111)
Total: 6.5 over (-102)
Bruins
Moneyline: -278
Puckline: -1.5 (-111)
Total: 6.5 under (-120)
Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins Analysis
The Washington Capitals will attempt to rectify some mistakes after suffering a 4-2 loss against the Panthers their last time out on the ice. Washington was assessed 10 penalty minutes in this game and could have played much better offensively; they had 3 power play opportunities but couldn’t capitalize. Throughout the course of 24 shots on goal, they only managed to score once. Washington Capitals opponents have earned 219 power play opportunities and scored 38 goals in those attempts. Washington Capitals opponents have seen 2,430 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of 0.898 while their own shooting percentage stands at 9.8%. At even strength, Washington Capitals have allowed 211 goals while scoring 191 on offense. Washington has created 242 power play opportunities and scored 51 goals during those advantages for a rate of 21.07%. For the year they have earned 77 points at an efficiency rate of 0.487. In terms of goal scoring ability, Washington Capitals have scored 242 goals against 249 surrendered this season. Charlie Lindgren will be playing in goal for this game and has appeared in 59 games throughout his NHL career.
Last time they faced off against the Flyers, Boston Bruins came out on top with a 5-3 victor. Out of 34 shots on goal they attempted, Boston scored 5 goals while missing their one opportunity on the power play. Despite having one opportunity during regulation time, Boston managed to hold off for a victory that sealed their fate for another season. In the year, the Boston Bruins have scored 291 goals and earned 131 points with a points percentage of 0.819. They allowed 168 goals to be scored from an even strength combination of 133 goals and 35 while shorthanded. They have collected 231 goals at even strength while scoring 60 on the power play with 271 opportunities created and an efficiency rate of 22.14 percent. Boston has attempted 2,638 shots at an effective shooting percentage of 11.03% while allowing opponents 2,386 attempts. Their penalty kill percentage stands at 87.41% on their 278 opportunities on the power play while their save percentage stands at 93.0%. On the other side of the ice, Linus Ullmark defends the net. With 5,608 saves out of 6,101 shots attempted, his save percentage stands at 0.919.
Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins Against the Spread
Over is 6-0 in Capitals last 6 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 days situation. Capitals are 0-4 in their last 4 Tuesday games. Capitals are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Capitals are 0-5 in their last 5 road games. Capitals are 1-6 in their last 7 vs. Atlantic.
Under is 6-1 in Bruins last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. Bruins are 42-9 in their last 51 home games. Bruins are 13-3 in their last 16 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation. Bruins are 43-11 in their last 54 vs. a team with a losing record. Bruins are 60-16 in their last 76 overall.
Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins Free Pick
The Bruins look to cap off an incredible season with a victory and should easily dominate the Capitals on both ends of the ice. As per NHL betting picks today, the Bruins should easily secure victory and cover the spread in an impressive victory on home ice.
Free Pick: Boston Bruins -1.5 (-111)
