Arvidsson's breakaway winner lifts Bruins past Capitals for a 12th straight home win

Boston extends home winning streak to 12 games with victory over Washington

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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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 victory. Pavel Zacha also scored for the Bruins, who have their longest home win streak since a 14-gamer during their 2022-23 season when they set an NHL record with 65 victories. Jeremy Swayman made 22 saves and Elias Lindholm added an empty-netter.

Why it matters

The Bruins' 12-game home winning streak is an impressive feat, as they continue to dominate at TD Garden this season. This victory over the Capitals also keeps Boston atop the Eastern Conference standings as they push for another deep playoff run.

The details

Arvidsson scored the winner by slipping a wrister over goalie Logan Thompson's left pad after taking a short backhand pass from Casey Mittelstadt. Aliaksei Protas scored for Washington, which lost its third straight. The Bruins haven't lost at TD Garden in 2026; since a 6-2 loss to Montreal on Dec. 23rd.

  • The Bruins' 12-game home winning streak is their longest since a 14-game run during the 2022-23 season.
  • Boston set an NHL record with 65 victories in the 2022-23 season.

The players

Viktor Arvidsson

The forward scored the go-ahead goal for the Bruins in the third period.

Pavel Zacha

The Bruins forward also scored a goal in the victory over the Capitals.

Jeremy Swayman

The Bruins goaltender made 22 saves in the win.

Elias Lindholm

The Bruins forward added an empty-net goal to seal the victory.

Aliaksei Protas

The Capitals forward scored his team's lone goal in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

The Bruins' dominant home record this season has been a key factor in their success, as they continue to be one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. Their ability to win close games like this against divisional rivals will be crucial as they push for another deep playoff run.