FINAL SCORE: Bruins 7, Capitals 3
IN BRIEF: The Bruins netted four first-period goals to chase Braden Holtby from the Capitals net and earn their first home win in three weeks. Six different Bruins scored and Charlie Coyle potted his 100th career goal as the B's managed to win without the services of Zdeno Chara (jaw).
BRUINS RECORD: 22-7-9, 53 points (1st in Atlantic Division)
HIGHLIGHTS
JAKE DEBRUSK SNEAKS ONE THROUGH FIVE-HOLE ON HOLTBY
BRAD MARCHAND NETS NIFTY SHOT WHILE FALLING DOWN
ANDERS BJORK SCORES 27 SECONDS AFTER MARCHAND
PATRICE BERGERON TIPS ONE HOME ON THE 5-ON-3
CHARLIE COYLE NETS HIS 100TH SHORTHANDED
OVECHKIN CUTS INTO THE BRUINS' BIG LEAD
LARS ELLER SCORES JUST AFTER POWER PLAY EXPIRES
UP NEXT:
@ Buffalo Sabres, Friday, 7 p.m., NESN
Vs. Buffalo Sabres, Sunday, 7 p.m. NESN