Capitals close 2024 with tight, ‘grinding’ win over Bruins

Washington Capitals troll Boston Bruins after 3-1 win
The Washington Capitals made the most of their last win of 2024, poking fun at the Boston Bruins. The Capitals defeated the Bruins 3-1 on Tuesday behind center Aliaksei Protas' 15th and 16th goals of the season.
3 takeaways as Bruins close out 2024 with frustrating loss to Capitals
The Boston Bruins closed out 2024 with a 3-1 loss to the Capitals in Washington Tuesday afternoon. They played well, especially at 5-on-5, but they couldn’t solve a stingy Capitals defense, and their power play remained a disaster.
Capitals close 2024 with tight, ‘grinding’ win over the Bruins
Washington, fueled by two goals from Aliaksei Protas and a 26-save performance from Logan Thompson, earned a 3-1 win over Boston on Tuesday.
Protas gets 2 goals for Capitals in win against Bruins
WASHINGTON -- Aliaksei Protas scored two goals for the Washington Capitals in a 3-1 win against the Boston Bruins at Capital One Arena on Tuesday. Jakob Chychrun scored, and Tom Wilson had two assists for the Capitals (25-10-2). Logan Thompson made 26 saves, including 11 in the third period, for his 15th win of the season.
Bruins fall to Capitals in tough 3-1 loss
Good starts are imperative for the Bruins if they want to compete against teams like the Washington Capitals. They got one on Tuesday, but they could not keep the foot on the accelerator for the full 60 minutes.
Bruins power play uninspiring in 3-1 loss to Capitals
A strong start for the Bruins in the first couldn’t be carried over into the final two periods as Boston closed out 2024 with a 3-1 loss to the Washington Capitals on Tuesday afternoon at Capital One Arena.
Bruins Announce Starting Goalie Against Capitals
The Boston Bruins are back on the ice this afternoon to square off against the Washington Capitals. While speaking to reporters, Bruins head coach Joe Sacco shared that Jeremy Swayman will be the club's starting goalie against the Washington Capitals.
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Bruins lose to Capitals, 3-1, in New Year's Eve matinee
WASHINGTON (AP/CBS) -- Jakob Chychrun scored his 11th goal of the season to tie for the most among NHL defensemen, and ...
Chychrun scores his 11th goal of the season as the Capitals beat the Bruins 3-1
Jakob Chychrun scored his 11th goal of the season to tie for the most among NHL defensemen, and the Washington Capitals beat ...
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Capitals’ Two-Goal First Period Powers 3-1 Victory Over Bruins
In a Tuesday afternoon hockey matinee, the Washington Capitals (24-10-2) and Boston Bruins (20-14-4) collided at Capital One ...
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Bruins Fall to Capitals in Opener of Three-Game Road Trip
Brazeau gave the Bruins a 1-0 lead at 1:21 of the first period. Parker Wotherspoon dumped the puck in and it bounced off the ...
Aliaksei Protas scores twice as Capitals top Bruins
The Washington Capitals scored twice in a first-period span of 5:06 and held on for a 3-1 win over the visiting Boston Bruins ...
NHL Roundup: Chychrun's 11th goal of season helps Capitals past Bruins
Jakob Chychrun scored his 11th goal of the season to tie for the most among NHL defencemen, and Washington beat Boston.
Defenseman’s goal helps Capitals defeat Bruins
Jakob Chychrun ties for the goal lead among the league's defensemen as Washington comes away with a 3-1 victory.
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Ovechkin scores No. 870 in Capitals loss to Red Wings
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