NHL Odds: Bruins vs. Capitals prediction, odds, and pick

The Boston Bruins are visiting Washington DC today to take on the Washington Capitals. The Bruins have been one of the hottest teams in the NHL since February. Washington is still in second wild-card spot.

The Boston Bruins are on a four-game road trip. They are short a few key players, including David Pastrnak and Hampus Lindholm. Linus Ullmark is expected to start in goal for the Bruins.

Washington Capitals are on the tail end of a back-to-back series. They defeated the Penguins in Pittsburgh yesterday. The Caps are playing against the Bruins today. There is an 18-hour turnaround time. Vitek Vanecek will start in net for the Caps.

The Bruins are the better team in the standings and will be more rested with a hot goaltender. The Bruins have more to play for as they are five points back from the Maple Leafs in standings. Caps are certain that they'll end up securing the second wild-card spot.

Bruins Moneyline (-122) picks the final Bruins-Capitals game.