Next win for the Bruins?
Four wins in the last five matchdays promoted the Boston Bruins to a starting spot for the NHL playoffs. Although the Bruins have five games less on their account than their closest rivals Detroit, they are already two points ahead of the fifth-placed team in the Atlantic Division. This week in Washington, the Bruins will have the chance to extend their point cushion.
On Monday night (CET), the Washington Capitals will face the Boston Bruins in the Eastern Conference, with the best bookmakers favouring the hosts from Washington only marginally. The Bruins are eager for revenge, after all, the Capitals won the first duel of the season in overtime.
Washington Capitals – Statistics & current form
Washington continue to hold a comfortable lead over the chasing pack in the Metropolitan Division after three straight losses. With their current point cushion, it would be more than surprising if the Capitals miss the NHL playoffs this season. It is likely to be only a matter of time before their ticket to the playoffs is mathematically fixed.
The Capitals’ showpiece so far this season has been their offence. Across the conference, Washington has one of the best goal-scoring ratios in the NHL. Therefore, the results on the last two game days were all the more surprising. Especially in the away game against the St. Louis Blues, the Capitals’ offence left a bad impression and scored only one goal.
Therefore, it cannot be ruled out that the recent negative streak will continue against the in-form guests from Boston. Especially since Washington has not won against the Bruins in three home games – including one match in pre-season. Betting fans who would like to place a bet on the hosts in Washington Capitals vs. Boston Bruins can more than double their stake in the event of success.
Boston Bruins – Statistics & current form
The Bruins have found their way back to winning ways in recent weeks, winning four of their last five games in the NHL. Most recently, head coach Bruce Cassidy’s team even prevailed in a showdown with the Lightnings from Tampa Bay, celebrating an impressive 5:2 away win.
The Bruins are now aiming for the next two points in Washington. The performance of the defence will be the most important factor, especially since the upcoming opponents have the second-strongest offence in the Eastern Conference. The Bruins are encouraged by their recent away form ahead of the conference clash with the Capitals.
Boston have won eight of their last ten away games. Cassidy’s team has lost only two of its last ten away games, including an overtime defeat to the Vancouver Canucks. Because Cassidy’s troops have recently celebrated two impressive away victories this calendar year, it is obvious to place a tip on the visitors in Capitals vs. Bruins.
Washington Capitals – Boston Bruins Tip
The Bruins, meanwhile, are on the fast track and are one of the most in-form teams in the Eastern Conference. Last weekend Boston underlined their recent form with a clear away coup at Tampa Bay, scoring five goals in an away game for the second time in a row. It’s quite possible that Washington will now also get under the wheels of the Bruins offence.
In contrast to Boston, the Capitals have stumbled in recent weeks and have even lost three in a row. It would therefore be all the more surprising if the current negative series ends against the in-form Bruins. With a stake of five units, we dare to bet on the Washington Capitals vs. the Boston Bruins at odds of 2.60 on the visitors
