Caps edge Bruins, 2-1, despite Ovechkin being held scoreless

Published February 11, 2023 6:10 PM

By KEN POWTAK
Associated Press

BOSTON (AP) — Nicklas Backstrom and Garnet Hathaway each scored a goal and the Washington Capitals beat NHL-best Boston 2-1 on Saturday, sending the Bruins to just their second regulation loss at home this season. The Bruins are 22-2-3 at home. Their other regulation loss at TD Garden came on Jan. 12, a 3-0 setback against Seattle. Darcy Kuemper made 27 saves for the Capitals, who have won three of their last four games. Nick Foligno scored for Boston and backup goalie Jeremy Swayman stopped 21 shots.

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