Washington Capitals at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Boston Bruins on Mar 07, 2026. Final score: Washington Capitals 1, Boston Bruins 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 07, 2026 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| Washington Capitals score | 1 |
| Boston Bruins score | 3 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 2 | 6 | 20:56 | 0.31 | 1.18 |
| 2nd | Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 1 | 5 | 24:40 | 0.44 | 0.99 |
| 3rd | Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 1 | 3 | 25:52 | 0.15 | 0.79 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Washington Capitals–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 04:07 | BOS | Pavel Zacha | Charlie McAvoy, David Pastrnak | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 07:21 | WSH | Aliaksei Protas | Jakob Chychrun, Ryan Leonard | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 04:28 | BOS | Viktor Arvidsson | Casey Mittelstadt, Hampus Lindholm | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 19:36 | BOS | Elias Lindholm | David Pastrnak | 5v6 | 1–3 |
Team Comparison
| Washington Capitals | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.76 | 4.12 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 21 |
| Corsi % | 44.6% | 55.4% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/6 |
| Faceoff % | 52.8% | 47.2% |
| Hits | 18 | 21 |
| Blocks | 19 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 24:40 | 0.44 | 0.99 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:18 | 0.09 | 0.64 |
| Aliaksei Protas | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:19 | 0.33 | 0.55 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:35 | 0.04 | 0.40 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:16 | 0.10 | 0.30 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:51 | 0.09 | 0.25 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:22 | 0.22 | 0.10 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:06 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Connor McMichael | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:19 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:39 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:25 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:37 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Declan Chisholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:38 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Ethen Frank | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:36 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:34 | 0.39 | -0.10 |
| Brandon Duhaime | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:44 | 0.25 | -0.15 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:39 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Justin Sourdif | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:45 | 0.19 | -0.35 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 20:56 | 0.31 | 1.18 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25:52 | 0.15 | 0.79 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:48 | 0.42 | 0.75 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 21:36 | 1.26 | 0.75 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:44 | 0.42 | 0.75 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:57 | 0.02 | 0.54 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:02 | 0.01 | 0.49 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:14 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:37 | 0.26 | 0.15 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:34 | 0.19 | 0.10 |
| Alex Steeves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:31 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:36 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:12 | 0.14 | 0.10 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:13 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:52 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:36 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:54 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:46 | 0.05 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 27 | 29 | 93.1% | 1.60 | L |
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 22 | 23 | 95.7% | 1.79 | W |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the Washington Capitals 3–1 on Mar 07, 2026.
Boston Bruins generated 4.12 expected goals to Washington Capitals's 2.76 — the run of play matched the result, with Boston Bruins earning the better chances as well as the goals.
David Pastrnak led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.18 on 2 assists, 6 shots on goal.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 22 of 23, worth 1.79 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins game?
The Boston Bruins beat the Washington Capitals 3–1 on Mar 07, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 3, Washington Capitals 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — David Pastrnak led all skaters at 1.18, on 0G, 2A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 4.12 expected goals and Washington Capitals generated 2.76, so Boston Bruins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Washington Capitals put 23 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 30. High-danger chances went 10 to 21.
How did the goaltenders play?
Logan Thompson stopped 27 of 29 (1.6 goals saved above expected); Jeremy Swayman stopped 22 of 23 (1.79 goals saved above expected).