The Boston Bruins extended their win streak on home ice to 12 games on Saturday as they beat the Washington Capitals 3-1 in an afternoon matchup at TD Garden. Going into the contest, the B’s had a four-point lead on the Capitals in the Eastern Conference playoff standings.

The Washington Capitals dealt veterans John Carlson and Nic Dowd, showing that GM Chris Patrick is looking to get younger. The team continues to retool on the fly as they build a new core and stay competitive.

Viktor Arvidsson scored the go-ahead goal on a breakaway 4:28 into the third period and the Boston Bruins beat the Washington Capitals 3-1 on Saturday for their 12th straight home victory.

The Washington Capitals and the Boston Bruins meet Saturday at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Puck drop is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET.

The Washington Capitals (31-26-7) needed a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. Unfortunately, the Boston Bruins (35-22-5) are just […]

Just ahead of the NHL trade deadline, the Washington Capitals have acquired Timothy Liljegren from the San Jose Sharks.

The Washington Capitals and the San Jose Sharks have made a trade deadline deal. Timothy Liljegren has been acquired by the Capitals. More details on the return are to come.

The Washington Capitals play hockey for the first time since Tuesday. They head to Massachusetts to face the Boston Bruins […]