Boston Bruins at Washington Capitals

Monday, April 15, 2024, 7:00 PM ET Capital One Arena, Washington Regular Season Final

Final score

The Washington Capitals beat the Boston Bruins 2–0 on Monday, April 15, 2024 at home.

Final score, Boston Bruins at Washington Capitals
Team	Goals	2023-2024 record
Boston Bruins	0	47-20-15
at Washington Capitals	2	40-31-11

News about this game

Boston Bruins Clash with Washington Capitals in Fight for Eastern Conference Dominance

Sun, Apr 14, 2024

Bruins (47-18-15) visit Capitals (38-31-11) in a playoff clash. Boston aims to build on a 6-4-0 run, as Washington seeks to better a 3-5-2 stretch.
Capitals Nearing Playoff Spot Following 2-0 Victory Over Bruins, Lindgren Shines

Mon, Apr 15, 2024

Capitals beat Bruins 2-0, nearing playoff spot. Carlson scores first; Lindgren's 16 saves ensure shutout. Bruins' Atlantic title hopes hit.

Goals by period

Goals by period, Boston Bruins at Washington Capitals
Team	1st period	2nd period	3rd period	Total
Boston Bruins	0	0	0	0
Washington Capitals	1	0	1	2

Shots on goal by period

Shots on goal by period, Boston Bruins at Washington Capitals
Team	1st period	2nd period	3rd period	Total
Boston Bruins	4	4	8	16
Washington Capitals	7	15	3	25

Three stars

C. Lindgren, Washington Capitals (goaltender)
J. Carlson, Washington Capitals (1 goal)
J. Swayman, Boston Bruins (goaltender)

Scoring summary

Every goal, Boston Bruins at Washington Capitals. Numbers in brackets are season totals.
Period	Time	Team	Goal	Assists	Type	Score
1st	12:00	Washington Capitals	John Carlson (10)	Dylan Strome (40), Tom Wilson (17)	Even strength	BOS 0, WSH 1
3rd	19:47	Washington Capitals	Nic Dowd (12)	Unassisted	Even strength, Empty net	BOS 0, WSH 2

Numbers in brackets are the player's season totals after the goal.

Team stats

Team stats, Boston Bruins at Washington Capitals
Stat	Boston Bruins	Washington Capitals
Shots on goal	16	25
Power play	0 of 0	0 of 1
Penalty minutes	2	0
Hits	50	41
Blocked shots	11	14
Giveaways	6	6
Takeaways	14	19
Faceoffs won	30/54 (55.6%)	24/54 (44.4%)

Box score

Boston Bruins

Boston Bruins skaters
Player	Position	Plus/minus	Penalty minutes	Shots on goal	Hits	Blocked shots	Faceoff percentage	Time on ice
Number 11 T. Frederic	C	0	0	0	5	1	33.3%	14:12
Number 13 C. Coyle	C	-2	0	0	2	1	40%	16:54
Number 18 P. Zacha	C	-1	0	0	1	1	66.7%	16:48
Number 19 J. Beecher	C	0	0	2	2	0	66.7%	11:53
Number 39 M. Geekie	C	0	0	0	4	1	60%	15:15
Number 43 D. Heinen	L	0	0	0	2	0		15:51
Number 61 P. Maroon	L	0	0	1	6	0		15:58
Number 63 B. Marchand	L	-2	0	0	3	0	50%	16:09
Number 70 J. Boqvist	C	0	0	0	2	0		13:09
Number 74 J. DeBrusk	L	-1	0	0	1	0		15:08
Number 88 D. Pastrnak	R	-1	0	5	2	0	100%	17:52
Number 94 J. Lauko	C	0	0	1	5	0		11:59
Number 12 K. Shattenkirk	D	-2	2	0	7	0		17:50
Number 25 B. Carlo	D	0	0	1	1	2		13:58
Number 27 H. Lindholm	D	0	0	0	0	1		23:18
Number 29 P. Wotherspoon	D	0	0	1	2	2		19:25
Number 52 A. Peeke	D	-1	0	2	3	0		18:26
Number 73 C. McAvoy	D	-1	0	3	2	2		26:14

Boston Bruins goalies
Goalie	Shots against	Saves	Goals against	Save percentage	Time on ice	Decision
Number 1 J. Swayman	24	23	1	.958	57:41	Loss

Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals skaters
Player	Position	Goals	Assists	Points	Plus/minus	Shots on goal	Hits	Blocked shots	Faceoff percentage	Time on ice
Number 8 A. Ovechkin	L	0	0	0	0	1	2	0		18:00
Number 15 S. Milano	L	0	0	0	0	1	2	2		13:09
Number 17 D. Strome	C	0	1	1	+1	2	2	1	50%	20:25
Number 21 A. Protas	L	0	0	0	+1	2	1	0		16:52
Number 24 C. McMichael	L	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	37.5%	14:43
Number 26 N. Dowd	C	1	0	1	+1	2	2	0	54.5%	14:08
Number 29 H. Lapierre	C	0	0	0	0	1	2	2	30%	12:55
Number 43 T. Wilson	R	0	1	1	+2	2	7	0		20:07
Number 47 B. Malenstyn	L	0	0	0	0	2	4	0		08:44
Number 67 M. Pacioretty	L	0	0	0	0	1	0	0		15:06
Number 77 T. Oshie	R	0	0	0	+1	1	0	2		16:26
Number 96 N. Aube-Kubel	R	0	0	0	0	1	4	0		11:38
Number 2 V. Iorio	D	0	0	0	0	1	1	0		08:05
Number 27 A. Alexeyev	D	0	0	0	0	1	1	3		21:24
Number 42 M. Fehérváry	D	0	0	0	+2	1	6	1		25:59
Number 52 D. McIlrath	D	0	0	0	0	0	5	0		12:44
Number 57 T. van Riemsdyk	D	0	0	0	0	1	1	2		20:17
Number 74 J. Carlson	D	1	0	1	+2	4	1	1		29:33

Washington Capitals goalies
Goalie	Shots against	Saves	Goals against	Save percentage	Time on ice	Decision
Number 79 C. Lindgren	16	16	0	1.000	59:45	Win

Penalties

Penalties, Boston Bruins at Washington Capitals
Period	Time	Team	Player	Infraction	Minutes
3rd	06:12	Boston Bruins	Kevin Shattenkirk	Tripping	2

Game information

Boston Bruins head coach: Jim Montgomery
Washington Capitals head coach: Spencer Carbery
Referees: Francis Charron, Jean Hebert
Linesmen: Scott Cherrey, Dan Kelly
Boston Bruins scratches: James van Riemsdyk, Matt Grzelcyk, Justin Brazeau
Washington Capitals scratches: Nick Jensen, Michael Sgarbossa, Ethan Bear, Lucas Johansen, Rasmus Sandin, Ivan Miroshnichenko

2023-2024 season series

Every Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals game in the 2023-2024 season
Matchup	Status	Details
Washington Capitals 3 at Boston Bruins 0	Final	Game page: Washington Capitals at Boston Bruins, Sat, Feb 10, 2024
Boston Bruins 3 at Washington Capitals 2	Final/SO	Game page: Boston Bruins at Washington Capitals, Sat, Mar 30, 2024
Boston Bruins 0 at Washington Capitals 2	Final	Game page: Boston Bruins at Washington Capitals, Mon, Apr 15, 2024

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