This is a 10* play on WASHINGTON

The Capitals went into the All Star Break playing their absolute worst hockey of the season. They'd lost seven in a row and given up a stunning 30 goals in five games. But Friday saw them come up with a clutch performance here on home ice as they beat a very good Calgary team 4-3. The Capitals didn't have Alex Ovechkin for that win, but he'll be back today when they host the Bruins. Speaking of losing streaks, Boston has lost three in a row and two of those setbacks have come since the break. All three losses were at home. Thursday saw them go down 3-2 at the hands of the Flyers, in overtime. It was the second straight time the Bruins lost a game that went past regulation as Winnipeg beat them in a shootout on Tuesday. I just don't see Boston turning things around on the road today, especially considering their horrendous history vs. the Capitals. Washington has beaten them 15 straight times and I'll call for them to make it 16 today. Boston's only other visit to D.C. this season resulted in a 7-0 loss on Opening Night. Play on WASHINGTON

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