Bruins Defeat Capitals in Shootout

Goaltender Jeremy Swayman and forward Fraser Minten lead Bruins to victory

Mar. 15, 2026 at 12:49am

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The Boston Bruins snapped a seven-game road losing streak with a 3-2 shootout win over the Washington Capitals on Saturday. Goaltender Jeremy Swayman and forward Fraser Minten were key contributors in the victory.

Why it matters

The Bruins have struggled on the road this season, making this win an important one as they push for a playoff spot. The Capitals are also fighting for position in the crowded Eastern Conference, so this was a crucial matchup between two postseason contenders.

The details

The game was tied 2-2 at the end of regulation, leading to a shootout. Swayman made several key saves in the shootout, while Minten scored the decisive goal to give the Bruins the victory.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 15, 2026.

The players

Jeremy Swayman

The Bruins' starting goaltender who made crucial saves in the shootout to secure the win.

Fraser Minten

The Bruins' forward who scored the winning goal in the shootout to give his team the victory.

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What they’re saying

“We knew it was going to be a tough game against a great team like the Capitals, but the guys really stepped up and battled hard. Jeremy and Fraser were huge for us tonight.”

— Jim Montgomery, Bruins Head Coach (The Brunswick News)

What’s next

The Bruins will look to build on this win as they continue their playoff push, with their next game scheduled for Tuesday, March 18th against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The takeaway

This hard-fought victory shows the Bruins' resilience and ability to win close games, which will be crucial as they battle for a postseason berth in the highly competitive Eastern Conference.