nhl Game Recap
Washington Skates Past Boston 3-1 - Recap
Aliaksei Protas was the difference, potting a pair for Washington on Tuesday as the Capitals skated off with a 3-1 victory over the Bruins at Capital One Arena.
Washington won as a -146 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 5.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Aliaksei Protas(2), and Jakob Chychrun each scored for the Capitals in the victory. Protas opened the scoring for Washington.
Logan Thompson turned in a 26-save effort for the Capitals.
Boston got a goal from Justin Brazeau in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Boston got a 24-stop effort from Jeremy Swayman in the loss.
Washington scored 1 times on 2 chances on the power play, while Boston went 0-for-2 with the man advantage.
Washington outshot Boston 27-27 in the game.
Washington heads into a battle against the Wild. Boston, meanwhile, will have their next action against New York.