Bruins lineup tonight: Boston’s projected lineup for game against the Washington Capitals

Bruins lineup tonight: Boston’s projected lineup for game against the Washington Capitals | Apr. 1, 2025

Modified Apr 01, 2025 18:08 GMT

NHL: Boston Bruins at Detroit Red Wings - Source: Imagn — Looking at the Boston Bruins projected lines for tonight's game against the Washington Capitals (image credit: IMAGN)

The Boston Bruins will look to snap an eight-game losing streak when they collide with the Washington Capitals on Tuesday. Boston has fallen to seventh place in the divisional standings, just one point outside of last place.

The Bruins' eight-game slide is the longest active losing streak in the NHL, with their postseason hopes fading. They need to overtake six teams to move into wild-card contention.

Meanwhile, the Capitals have already clinched a spot in the playoffs but are also in a rut, losing three straight games.

Boston Bruins projected lines

Note: Lines subject to change.

Forwards

Morgan Geekie - Pavel Zacha - David Pastrnak
Marat Khusnutdinov - Elias Lindholm - Fabian Lysell
Cole Koepke - Casey Mittelstadt - Vinni Lettieri
Jakub Lauko - John Beecher - Patrick Brown

Defense

Nikita Zadorov - Henri Jokiharju
Parker Wotherspoon - Andrew Peeke
Mason Lohrei - Ian Mitchell

Goalies

Jeremy Swayman
Joonas Korpisalo

Powerplay

Elias Lindholm, Casey Mittelstadt, David Pastrnak, Morgan Geekie, Mason Lohrei
Marat Khusnutdinov, Pavel Zacha, Fabian Lysell, Vinni Lettieri, Henri Jokiharju

Penalty Kill

Marat Khusnutdinov, Morgan Geekie, Nikita Zadorov, Andrew Peeke
Pavel Zacha, John Beecher, Mason Lohrei, Henri Jokiharju

Looking at the two previous meetings between the Bruins and the Capitals this season and upcoming games on Boston's schedule

Tuesday's game between the Bruins and the Capitals will be the third and final regular-season meeting this season.

On Dec. 23, they collided in Boston, with the Bruins winning 4-1 thanks to a 90.9% save percentage from Jeremy Swayman and an excellent outing from Boston's offense.

One week later, the two teams faced off in Washington, with the Capitals getting revenge with a 3-1 win to even up the regular season series.

Following Tuesday's matchup, Boston will travel to Montreal for a showdown with the Habs on Thursday. The team will then head back home for a game against the Hurricanes on Saturday, kicking off a back-to-back that will then see them play the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday.

About the author

Evan Bell is a journalist specializing in the NBA and NHL at Sportskeeda, whose love for the game stems from a childhood spent watching the Chicago Bulls. He has been there through their highs and lows, from the Jordan era to the exciting Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah years.

Evan finds the 82-game season and the intensity of playoff basketball exhilarating, and he also revels in the offseason drama. Phil Jackson stands out as his favorite coach, whom he admires for his composed leadership and success in managing dynamic personalities like Dennis Rodman.

To deliver top-quality content, Evan fact-checks information while diligently keeping up with the action year-round.

When he's not writing, Evan follows tennis and Greek football, and also plays basketball and tennis.

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