The Boston Bruins will face off against the Washington Capitals in a matchup featuring two teams with contrasting recent performances. The Bruins enter the game with a record of 20-14-4, having won their last game, while the Capitals boast a stronger record of 24-10-2 but are coming off a loss. In terms of individual performances, the Bruins’ leading scorer is David Pastrnak, who has accumulated 37 points this season, while the Capitals are led by Dylan Strome with 39 points. Both teams are currently positioned in the playoff race, with the Capitals sitting second in their division and the Bruins in third. Injuries will also play a role, as both teams are missing key players, including Hampus Lindholm for the Bruins and Nicklas Backstrom and T.J. Oshie for the Capitals.
Boston Bruins at Washington Capitals Game Information
Game Date: December 31, 2024
Game Time: 12:30 PM ET
TV Channel: NESN
Location: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Washington Capitals Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 24-10-2
Conference Record: 16-7-1
Division Record: 9-4-0
Streak: 1 loss
Boston Bruins Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 20-14-4
Conference Record: 11-8-1
Division Record: 6-3-1
Streak: 1 win
Stat Leaders
Washington Capitals (24-10-2, 50 PTS, #2 in division)
Goals Leader: Alex Ovechkin, 17G, 10A, 27 PTS
Assists Leader: Dylan Strome, 11G, 28A, 39 PTS
Points Leader: Dylan Strome, 11G, 28A, 39 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Brandon Duhaime, 39 PIM
Goalie: Logan Thompson, 14-2-2, 2.38 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Boston Bruins (20-14-4, 44 PTS, #3 in division)
Goals Leader: Brad Marchand, 15G, 16A, 31 PTS
Assists Leader: David Pastrnak, 13G, 24A, 37 PTS
Points Leader: David Pastrnak, 13G, 24A, 37 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Mark Kastelic, 74 PIM
Goalie: Joonas Korpisalo, 7-4-1, 2.71 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Washington Capitals Injury Report
Nicklas Backstrom – Hip (Out For Season) – The Washington Capitals placed F Nicklas Backstrom on long-term injured reserve.
T.J. Oshie – Back (Out For Season) – The Capitals said on Wednesday (Sept. 18) that Oshie will be put on long-term injured reserve due to a chronic back injury which is expected to cost him the entire 2024-25 campaign, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
Sonny Milano – Upper-body (Out) – The Washington Capitals shifted F Sonny Milano to long-term injured reserve, per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.
Boston Bruins Injury Report
Hampus Lindholm – Lower-body (Out) – Lindholm remains week-to-week, according to Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe. He is still on injured reserve and isn’t close to being available to return.
Washington Capitals Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 31, 2024 vs Boston Bruins
January 02, 2025 vs Minnesota Wild
January 04, 2025 vs New York Rangers
January 06, 2025 at Buffalo Sabres
January 08, 2025 vs Vancouver Canucks
January 10, 2025 vs Montreal Canadiens
January 11, 2025 at Nashville Predators
January 14, 2025 vs Anaheim Ducks
January 16, 2025 at Ottawa Senators
January 18, 2025 vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Boston Bruins Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 31, 2024 at Washington Capitals
January 02, 2025 at New York Rangers
January 04, 2025 at Toronto Maple Leafs
January 05, 2025 vs New York Islanders
January 07, 2025 vs Edmonton Oilers
January 09, 2025 at Tampa Bay Lightning
January 11, 2025 at Florida Panthers
January 14, 2025 vs Tampa Bay Lightning
January 18, 2025 at Ottawa Senators
January 20, 2025 vs San Jose Sharks
