Trending Now - Bruins Edge Capitals in Thrilling Shootout Showdown
WHO:
Spencer Carbery, head coach of the Washington Capitals
Tom Wilson, player for the Capitals
Fraser Minten, rookie player for the Bruins
Logan Thompson, goalie for the Capitals
Boston Bruins
Washington Capitals
Matt Roy, player for the Capitals
Charlie McAvoy, player for the Bruins
Rasmus Sandin, player for the Capitals
Pavel Zacha, player for the Bruins
Jeremy Swayman, goalie for the Bruins
Logan Thompson, goalie for the Capitals
WHAT:
The shootout lasted nine rounds, marking the Capitals' longest shootout since December 16, 2014.
Fraser Minten scored the game-winning goal in the shootout.
The Capitals have a shootout record of 1-6 this season, with their only win against the Detroit Red Wings on January 29, 2026.
The Capitals' shooting percentage in shootouts is 21.2% (7/33), ranking 14th in the NHL.
The Boston Bruins defeated the Washington Capitals 3-2 in a shootout on March 14th, 2026.
Matt Roy scored his second goal of the season.
Charlie McAvoy scored two goals in the game.
Rasmus Sandin scored for the Capitals.
The game went to a shootout after a 2-2 tie in regulation and overtime.
The Capitals' playoff chances were reported to be below 20 percent.
WHERE:
The game took place at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
WHEN:
The game occurred on March 14th, 2026.
The Capitals have 18 games left in the regular season.
WHY:
Coach Spencer Carbery noted that Thompson has historically been strong in shootouts but has struggled this season.
The Capitals are struggling to score, impacting their playoff hopes.
HOW:
The Capitals initially used a three-man lineup of Pierre-Luc Dubois, Ryan Leonard, and Dylan Strome in the shootout.
Coach Spencer Carbery deployed additional shooters including Anthony Beauvillier, Connor McMichael, Alex Ovechkin, Jakob Chychrun, Ethen Frank, and Aliaksei Protas, all of whom were stopped by Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman.
The game featured a shootout after overtime ended without a goal.
Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman stopped multiple shots from Rasmus Sandin before Sandin scored.
(UPDATED March 15, 2026 11:02 UTC)
In a thrilling shootout that lasted nine rounds, the Washington Capitals faced off against the Boston Bruins, with rookie Fraser Minten scoring the game-winning goal. This marked the Capitals' longest shootout since December 16, 2014, and despite their efforts, they now hold a shootout record of 1-6 this season. Coach Spencer Carbery acknowledged that while goalie Logan Thompson has been strong in shootouts historically, he has struggled this season, which contributed to the team's challenges.
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(UPDATED March 15, 2026 05:30 UTC)
In an exciting matchup on March 14, 2026, the Boston Bruins edged out the Washington Capitals 3-2 in a shootout at Capital One Arena. Charlie McAvoy shone for the Bruins with two goals, while Matt Roy added another, and Rasmus Sandin scored for the Capitals, who are now facing tough odds with their playoff chances dipping below 20 percent. The game remained tied at 2-2 through regulation and overtime, leading to a shootout where Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman made several key saves before securing the victory.