Bruins Snap Skid, Win Shootout vs Capitals

For NHL coverage, this is your March 14th update.

The Boston Bruins snapped a 7-game row losing streak with a 3-2 shootout victory over the

Washington capitals.

Fraser Minton sealed the win by scoring the only goal in the ninth round of the shootout.

Charlie McAvoy led the Bruins with two goals, tying the game twice during regulation.

Jeremy Swimman was solid in net, turning aside 25 shots to help Boston improve to 37

wins, 23 losses, and 6 overtime losses.

The Bruins now hold the first wildcard spot in the Eastern Conference, sitting one point

ahead of the Detroit Redwings.

This win gives them a boost as the playoff race tightens up.

For the capitals, Rasmus Sandin had a goal and an assist, while Mauroi also scored to

briefly take the lead.

Logan Thompson stopped 31 shots but couldn't get the extra point.

Both teams showed fight in a back and forth battle, with the capitals trailing the Redwings

by five points for the second wildcard spot.

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