The Washington Capitals open the weekend by closing out a two game series with the Boston Bruins. The Caps are looking for the sweep to remain atop the East Division standings. This is the fourth time the teams will face each other this season. The Caps are 2-1-0.
The Caps held a morning skate at TD Garden. Here is how the lines looked via Samantha Pell of The Washington Post:
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After beating Tuukka Rask on Wednesday, Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy announced that he will go with Jaroslav Halak in net. Halak has been a villain to the Caps in the, you know what let’s not talk about it.
The Caps had the day off which was well deserved after their fourth win in a row. It was an intense game that had the approval of fans and analysts alike. Tempers flared which is to be expected in this rivalry with an opponent you’ll see eight times.
It was scoreless in the first two periods. In the third David Pastrnak scored for the Bruins before Lars Eller tied it. The game would ultimately be decided in the shootout with Jakub Vrana coming through with the lone goal.
Can the Caps continue their momentum and win their fifth in a row? Here is how to find out.
Date: March 5, 2021
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: TD Garden
TV Broadcast: NBC Sports Washington and NHL Network
Radio: Caps Radio 24/7
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