The Washington Capitals, boasting a strong record of 23 wins, 8 losses, and 2 overtime losses, currently lead their division with 48 points. They enter this matchup on a two-game winning streak, showcasing a potent offense led by Dylan Strome, who has accumulated 38 points this season. In contrast, the Boston Bruins hold a record of 18 wins, 13 losses, and 4 overtime losses, placing them third in their division with 40 points. The Bruins are coming off a recent victory, but they will be without key defenseman Hampus Lindholm due to a lower-body injury. Both teams face significant injury challenges, with the Capitals missing star player Alex Ovechkin among others. This game promises to be a competitive clash as both teams look to solidify their standings.
Washington Capitals at Boston Bruins Game Information
Game Date: December 23, 2024
Game Time: 07:00 PM ET
TV Channel: NESN Plus
Location: TD Garden, Boston, MA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Boston Bruins Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 18-13-4
Conference Record: 9-7-1
Division Record: 6-3-1
Streak: 1 win
Washington Capitals Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 23-8-2
Conference Record: 15-5-1
Division Record: 9-4-0
Streak: 2 win
Stat Leaders
Boston Bruins (18-13-4, 40 PTS, #3 in division)
Goals Leader: Brad Marchand, 14G, 13A, 27 PTS
Assists Leader: David Pastrnak, 12G, 23A, 35 PTS
Points Leader: David Pastrnak, 12G, 23A, 35 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Nikita Zadorov, 67 PIM
Goalie: Joonas Korpisalo, 7-3-1, 2.42 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Washington Capitals (23-8-2, 48 PTS, #1 in division)
Goals Leader: Connor McMichael, 16G, 13A, 29 PTS
Assists Leader: Dylan Strome, 11G, 27A, 38 PTS
Points Leader: Dylan Strome, 11G, 27A, 38 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Brandon Duhaime, 37 PIM
Goalie: Logan Thompson, 13-2-2, 2.4 GAA, 0.0 SV%
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 Injury Report
Alex Ovechkin – Leg (Out) – The Capitals said on Friday (Dec. 20) that Ovechkin will not return before the Christmas break.
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.
Lars Eller – Illness (Out) – The Washington Capitals placed F Lars Eller on injured reserve and is OUT for Friday’s (Dec. 20) game versus the Capitals.
Sonny Milano – Upper-body (Out) – The Washington Capitals shifted F Sonny Milano to long-term injured reserve, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.
Boston Bruins Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 23, 2024 vs Washington Capitals
December 27, 2024 at Columbus Blue Jackets
December 28, 2024 vs Columbus Blue Jackets
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
Washington Capitals Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 23, 2024 at Boston Bruins
December 28, 2024 at Toronto Maple Leafs
December 29, 2024 at Detroit Red Wings
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
