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Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Washington Capitals (9-6-0) visit the Boston Bruins (13-4-1) on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at TD Garden, Boston, MA. TV: ESPN+. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Boston Bruins vs Washington Capitals.

NHLSaturday, November 21, 2026

Washington Capitals9-6-0

7:00 PM ETNov 21, 2026

Boston Bruins13-4-1

DateNov 21, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueTD Garden, Boston, MA

TVESPN+

Team comparison

Washington CapitalsBoston Bruins

Goals per game

3.5

3.8

Goals allowed per game

3.4

2.3

9-6-0Record13-4-1

4th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding1st in Atlantic Division

2-2Road record / home record8-1

WLLWWLast 5WWWWL

W1StreakW4

Team stats

Washington CapitalsBoston Bruins

Goals Against Average

3.40

2.28

Shots Against per Game

27.7

28.3

Penalty Kill Percentage

76.5

77.0

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.53

3.72

Shots per Game

27.8

26.8

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

20.0

18.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

162

256

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Washington Capitals

Rasmus Sandin D · Knee - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Vincent Desharnais D · Abdomen - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Patrick Thomas C · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Boston Bruins

James Hagens C · Back

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Washington CapitalsWLLWW

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Florida PanthersW 4-3

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Dallas StarsL 5-6

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 1-5

Oct 29, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsW 4-3

Oct 28, 2026 · vs Philadelphia FlyersW 5-2

Boston BruinsWWWWL

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Florida PanthersW 4-1

Nov 5, 2026 · at Pittsburgh PenguinsW 6-2

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsW 3-2

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 5-4

Oct 29, 2026 · at St. Louis BluesL 1-4

Season series

Series starts 11/21

Mar 26, 2027BOS 0, WSH 0

Feb 25, 2027WSH 0, BOS 0

Nov 21, 2026WSH 0, BOS 0

Team pages

Washington Capitals
Schedule, roster and stats

Boston Bruins
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins?

The game is on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at TD Garden, Boston, MA.

How can I watch Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins?

TV: ESPN+.

What are the records of the Washington Capitals and Boston Bruins?

Washington Capitals: 9-6-0. Boston Bruins: 13-4-1.

Who is injured for Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins?

Listed out or doubtful: Washington Capitals: Rasmus Sandin, Vincent Desharnais, Patrick Thomas. Boston Bruins: James Hagens. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins played?

TD Garden, Boston, MA.

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