Washington Capitals at Boston Bruins 4/11/21 - NHL Picks & Predictions

The Capitals are 26-11-4 on the year after winning 3 of the last 5 games played. Washington is the 4th ranked offense in the league scoring 3.37 goals on 28.05 shots per game. Nicklas Backstrom leads the Washington offense in Points and Assists, while Ovechkin boasts a team high 21 goals.

The defensive side of the puck has been rocky for the Capitals on the year allowing 3.05 goals on 29.39 shots per game. Washington has allowed 2.2 goals per game over the last 5 games played, while winning 3 of those games.

Boston is 21-11-6 on the year while having won 3 of the last 5 games played. The Bruins have gone through scoring droughts throughout the season ranking 17th in the NHL, while scoring 2.86 goals per game. Brad Marchand is the offensive motor for Boston with team highs in Points, Goals, and Assists.

The Bruins are 1 of the top defensive teams in the NHL allowing 2.51 goals per game ranking 6th in the NHL. Boston has allowed 16 total goals over the last 5 games, totaling to 3.2 goals per game allowed as Boston has lost 2 of those games in that stretch.