The Boston Bruins and the Washington Capitals meet to get their new season going on Wednesday at Capital One Arena. The Bruins won two of the three games between the teams last season, although the Capitals were 4-2 victors in their final meeting in April. John Carlson and Lars Eller each had two points (1G 1A) to lead Washington. Vitek Vanecek got the win, saving 28 of 30 shots (.933%).
FACING OFF
Boston averaged 3.09 goals per game last season, 15th in the NHL, and they are taking on a Capitals team that allowed 2.95 goals a game (12th). Meanwhile, Washington found the net 3.29 times a game on average, 10th in the league, and the Bruins allowed opponents to score 2.66 goals per game (4th).The Bruins scored on 21.19% of their power play opportunities (15th), while Washington’s 80.44% penalty kill percentage ranked 12th. The Capitals converted 18.82% of their power play chances (23rd). Boston’s PK% of 81.30 ranked No. 9.
LAST SEASON’S TOP PERFORMERS:
With 80 points last season, Brad Marchand was the top skater for the Bruins. He had 32 goals and 48 assists in 70 games. In the net, Jeremy Swayman (23-14-3) was Boston’s top goaltender by goals against average. He had a 2.41 GAA, fifth-best in the league, and a .914% save percentage. Alex Ovechkin led the Capitals in scoring a season ago with 90 points. His 50 goals were the fourth-best total in the league. He also had 40 assists. Vanecek, now with the Devils, had the best goals against average for Washington at 2.67. He went 20-12-6 with a save percentage of .908%.
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