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Arvidsson’s Breakaway Winner Lifts Bruins Past Capitals for a 12th Straight Home Win
Boston Bruins scored twice in the third period to win 3-1, extending their TD Garden streak to 12 games as they push for a playoff spot, officials said.
- On Saturday at TD Garden, the Boston Bruins scored two goals in the third period to defeat the Washington Capitals 3-1, securing their 12th straight home victory.
- Amid trade-deadline moves including the John Carlson deal, a Hampus Lindholm steal and Casey Mittelstadt's pass set up Viktor Arvidsson's breakaway, creating the game's decisive moment.
- Jeremy Swayman made 22 saves and a post-to-post stop on Tom Wilson, while Aleksei Protas scored for the Capitals in their third straight loss.
- The victory extends Boston's home streak to its longest since a 14-gamer in 2022-23 and the Bruins haven't lost at TD Garden since December 23, bolstering their playoff push before flying to Pittsburgh on Sunday.
- The teams meet again in Washington on March 14, with Alex Ovechkin possibly having played his last game at the Garden and the Bruins heading back on the road after Thursday's loss.
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NHL scores: Arvidsson’s breakaway winner lifts Bruins past Capitals for a 12th straight home win
Viktor Arvidsson scored the go-ahead goal on a breakaway 4:28 into the third period and the Boston Bruins beat the Washington Capitals 3-1 on Saturday for their 12th straight home
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Bruins make it 12 straight wins at home
Viktor Arvidsson breaks a tie early in the third period, and Boston beats Washington.
Bruins outlast Capitals to extend home winning streak
Nothing will be easy for the Bruins as they attempt nail down a playoff spot down the stretch. Fortunately for them, they brought their work boots with them on Saturday. The B’s scored two goals in the third period to grind out a tough 3-1 victory over the Washington Capitals on Saturday at the Garden, their 12th straight victory on Garden ice. The B’s broke a 1-1 deadlock at 4:28 of the third period. Washington’s Aleksei Protas could handle a …
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