Bruins vs Capitals Prediction, Preview, Stream, Odds & Picks

The Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals are playing their season opener on Wednesday. Both teams made it to the playoffs last season but neither could win the Stanley Cup. The teams are somewhere in the middle of the Eastern Conference.

The Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals are playing their season opener on Wednesday. Both teams made it to the playoffs last season but didn't reach their ultimate goal of winning the Stanley Cup.

The Boston Bruins split their six preseason games, winning three and losing three. They are expected to start the season without leading scorer Brad Marchand and two solid defensemen in Matt Grzelcyk and Charlie McAvoy. David Krejci is rejoining the team and younger players such as Jack Studnicka and Marc McLaughlin could appear at some point.

Washington Capitals won four out of six preseason games. They allowed three goals in their final game. Alex Ovechkin led the team in points with 90 last season. Nicklas Backstrom, Carl Hagelin and Tom Wilson are out. Boston Bruins take on the Washington Capitals on Wednesday.

Bruins won two of three meetings with the Capitals last season.

Bruins vs. Capitals is a game on Wednesday, October 12 at 7 p.m. ET. The game is being played at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC.

Bruins and Capitals are playing each other on Wednesday, October 12 at 7 p.m. ET.

Bruins and Capitals are playing in the season opener. Marchand and two defensemen are injured for the Bruins. The Caps are a mid-size favorite in sportsbook.