Bruins Extend Home Win Streak to 12 with Victory over Capitals

Pavel Zacha, Viktor Arvidsson, and Elias Lindholm scored for Boston in the 3-1 win.

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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The Boston Bruins extended their home win streak to 12 games with a 3-1 victory over the Washington Capitals on Saturday afternoon. Pavel Zacha, Viktor Arvidsson, and Elias Lindholm scored for the Bruins, who outshot the Capitals 30-23 overall. Jeremy Swayman made 22 saves for the Bruins, who killed off all three Capitals power plays.

Why it matters

The Bruins' dominant home record has been a key factor in their playoff push this season. This win extends their home win streak to 12 games, showcasing their ability to win consistently at TD Garden. The Bruins are now just one win away from tying Jeremy Swayman's career-high of 25 wins in a season.

The details

The Bruins opened the scoring in the second period with a power-play goal from Pavel Zacha. The Capitals tied it up shortly after, but Viktor Arvidsson scored the game-winner early in the third period on a breakaway. Elias Lindholm added an empty-net goal to seal the victory for Boston.

  • The game was played on Saturday afternoon, March 7, 2026.
  • The Bruins' home win streak is now at 12 games.

The players

Pavel Zacha

A forward for the Boston Bruins who scored the opening goal on the power play.

Viktor Arvidsson

A forward for the Boston Bruins who scored the game-winning goal in the third period.

Elias Lindholm

A forward for the Boston Bruins who scored an empty-net goal to seal the victory.

Jeremy Swayman

The goaltender for the Boston Bruins who made 22 saves in the win.

Logan Thompson

The goaltender for the Washington Capitals who made 27 saves in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We've been playing really well at home all season, and it's great to extend our win streak to 12 games. The guys are really dialed in and focused on the playoff push.”

— Jim Montgomery, Head Coach, Boston Bruins (Boston Hockey Now)

What’s next

The Bruins will look to continue their home dominance when they host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM.

The takeaway

The Bruins' ability to win consistently at home has been a major factor in their success this season. Their 12-game home win streak showcases their resilience and determination as they push for a playoff spot.