Bruins Down Caps in Shootout to Halt Road Winless Streak

Boston snaps 7-game road skid with victory over Washington

Mar. 15, 2026 at 4:10am

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The Boston Bruins snapped a seven-game road winless streak with a 3-2 shootout victory over the Washington Capitals on Saturday. Geoff Burke-Imagn Images) Fraser Minten scored the lone goal in the ninth round of the shootout to give Boston the win. Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy scored two goals to extend his point streak to six games.

Why it matters

The Bruins had struggled on the road recently, going 0-3-4 in their previous seven games away from home. This win helps them get back on track and maintain their position in the playoff race. For the Capitals, the loss continues their recent struggles, as they've now lost five of their last seven games.

The details

Boston's Jeremy Swayman and Washington's Logan Thompson each made multiple key saves to keep the game tied through regulation and overtime. Minten's backhand goal in the ninth round of the shootout was the difference. McAvoy's two goals, including one that tied the game in the third period, were crucial for the Bruins. Rasmus Sandin scored a goal and an assist for the Capitals.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 15, 2026.
  • McAvoy extended his point streak to six games, with four goals and four assists in that span.
  • Roy's goal for the Capitals came just 1:15 into the second period.

The players

Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

The photographer who captured images of the game.

Fraser Minten

The Boston Bruins player who scored the game-winning goal in the shootout.

Jeremy Swayman

The Boston Bruins goaltender who made 25 saves and stopped 8 of 9 shootout attempts.

Logan Thompson

The Washington Capitals goaltender who made 32 saves and stopped 8 of 9 shootout attempts.

Charlie McAvoy

The Boston Bruins defenseman who scored two goals to extend his point streak to six games.

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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

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This game showcased the Bruins' resilience in snapping their road winless streak, led by strong performances from Swayman, Minten, and McAvoy. For the Capitals, the loss continues their recent struggles and highlights the need to find more consistency in their game.