This is a 9* on BOSTON

The Bruins are only two points back of the Capitals in the East, thus a win tonight would pull them into a first place tie. We like their chances here on home ice. After a couple terrible games, Boston looked good in a 4-1 win over the Rangers on Sunday where they allowed only 21 shots on goal. Now they get to return home where they are 5-1 this season. The last time the Bruins skated in Beantown, they wound up scoring seven goals against the Flyers. While the Caps are on a three-game win streak, the last two wins were both against the Devils, who are not good. Having played two fewer games than Washington this season, the Bruins’ point percentage is actually higher and thus there should be no concern over the fact they are currently in third place. We still consider them the best team in this division and they are 58-26 when off a game where they allowed two or fewer goals. Washington is just 1-4 its last five as a road underdog. Play on BOSTON

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