Washington at Boston

Washington has won four of its past five after defeating Philadelphia, 6-3, last night as Alex Ovechkin scored twice and John Carlson had four assists to back Ilya Samsonov, who had 22 saves. Vitek Vanecek is likely in net tonight, and he is 17-8-3 with a 2.69 goals-against average and .911 save percentage. Vanecek won his last start against Boston in an 8-1 blowout on April 11. The Capitals have won seven of their past eight games playing with no rest, and they have won five of their past six road games...20 of their past 27 overall. Also, Washington is 19-7 the past 26 meetings with Boston, and the road team has won four of the last five meetings. The Bruins are 4-10 following a win, although they have won three straight. Play the Capitals on the puckline.