Boston Bruins at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the Washington Capitals on Mar 14, 2026. Final score: Boston Bruins 3, Washington Capitals 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2026 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Boston Bruins score | 3 |
| Washington Capitals score | 2 |
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 | Rasmus Sandin | D | 1 | 1 | 4 | 23:19 | 0.43 | 2.38 |
| 2nd | Charlie McAvoy | D | 2 | 0 | 3 | 27:44 | 0.31 | 1.93 |
| 3rd | David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 1 | 8 | 24:23 | 1.14 | 1.57 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 01:15 | WSH | Matt Roy | Rasmus Sandin, Hendrix Lapierre | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 11:57 | BOS | Charlie McAvoy | David Pastrnak | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 03:12 | WSH | Rasmus Sandin | — | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 10:09 | BOS | Charlie McAvoy | Pavel Zacha, Viktor Arvidsson | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | BOS | Fraser Minten | — | 0v1 | 2–2 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.61 | 6.02 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 54.1% | 45.9% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 57.4% | 42.6% |
| Hits | 19 | 20 |
| Blocks | 14 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 27:44 | 0.31 | 1.93 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 24:23 | 1.14 | 1.57 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:01 | 0.59 | 1.02 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:40 | 0.41 | 0.80 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:36 | 0.38 | 0.55 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:05 | 0.54 | 0.51 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:52 | 0.00 | 0.45 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:02 | 0.35 | 0.41 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:03 | 0.17 | 0.30 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:23 | 0.55 | 0.16 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:28 | 0.23 | 0.14 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:21 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:06 | 0.41 | -0.05 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:25 | 0.35 | -0.07 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:16 | 0.38 | -0.22 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:37 | 0.01 | -0.25 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:07 | 0.03 | -0.33 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:51 | 0.00 | -0.67 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 23:19 | 0.43 | 2.38 |
| Matt Roy | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25:26 | 0.04 | 0.95 |
| Justin Sourdif | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:36 | 0.08 | 0.60 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:47 | 0.59 | 0.41 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:48 | 0.62 | 0.17 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:10 | 0.05 | 0.16 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:49 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Brandon Duhaime | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:00 | 0.44 | 0.07 |
| Ethen Frank | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:32 | 0.40 | 0.03 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:11 | 0.38 | 0.02 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:58 | 0.41 | -0.01 |
| Aliaksei Protas | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:49 | 0.78 | -0.10 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:05 | 0.13 | -0.14 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:52 | 0.48 | -0.16 |
| Connor McMichael | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:11 | 0.41 | -0.34 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:21 | 0.43 | -0.34 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:45 | 0.30 | -0.37 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:21 | 0.00 | -0.88 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 26 | 28 | 92.6% | 2.10 | W |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 32 | 34 | 94.1% | 2.06 | O |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the Washington Capitals 3–2 on Mar 14, 2026, a one-goal game.
Washington Capitals generated 6.02 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 5.61 — Washington Capitals owned the better of the chances but Boston Bruins took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Rasmus Sandin led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.38 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 26 of 28, worth 2.1 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Boston Bruins vs Washington Capitals game?
The Boston Bruins beat the Washington Capitals 3–2 on Mar 14, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 3, Washington Capitals 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Rasmus Sandin led all skaters at 2.38, on 1G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 6.02 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 5.61, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Boston Bruins put 34 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 27. High-danger chances went 18 to 20.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jeremy Swayman stopped 26 of 28 (2.1 goals saved above expected); Logan Thompson stopped 32 of 34 (2.06 goals saved above expected).