If you’re wondering how to catch today’s massive Eastern Conference clash, you are in the right place. On Saturday, March 14, 2026, the Boston Bruins will head to Capital One Arena to face off against the Washington Capitals. With playoff positioning on the line as we head into the final month of the 2025-26 NHL season, this matinee matchup is a must-watch for hockey fans.
Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals TV Channels and Streaming Options
Puck drop is scheduled for exactly 3:00 PM ET.
Where to watch in the USA:
The game is being broadcast nationally on ABC. For cord-cutters looking for streaming options, you can stream the game live on ESPN+ or via FuboTV.
Where to watch in Canada:
Canadian viewers can catch the Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals broadcast on Sportsnet and stream it live on Sportsnet+.
NHL Regional Blackouts Explained
If you are using a streaming service like ESPN+, you might occasionally run into regional blackouts. Blackouts are implemented to protect the local television broadcast rights of Regional Sports Networks (RSNs) like NESN (Boston) or Monumental Sports Network (Washington). However, because this specific March 14 game is an exclusive national television broadcast on ABC, local blackout restrictions generally will not apply, meaning you can watch freely on ABC or ESPN+ regardless of your local zip code!
2025-26 Season Update, Records, and Leading Scorers
Both teams are battling fiercely in their respective divisions.
- Boston Bruins: The Bruins come into this matchup sitting at 36-23-6. They are looking to bounce back after a tough 4-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks on March 12th. Their offense is heavily driven by their leading scorers: David Pastrnak is having another monster year with 78 points (24 goals, 54 assists), and Morgan Geekie has been a massive contributor with 34 goals and 57 points.
- Washington Capitals: The Capitals are currently 33-27-7. They are riding high off a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday. Captain Alex Ovechkin continues to defy age, leading the team with 51 points (24 goals, 27 assists), tied with standout defenseman Jakob Chychrun (51 points).
Key Injuries: Both squads are navigating the typical late-season bumps and bruises. The Bruins are monitoring a few day-to-day lower-body tweaks on their blue line, while the Capitals have managed to get relatively healthy right in time for their season-defining four-game homestand.
Bruins vs. Capitals Betting Odds and My Game Prediction
The current betting odds for this matchup have the Washington Capitals as the favorites at -135, with the Over/Under set at 6.5 goals.
From my perspective, this game is going to be an absolute dogfight. When I look at how the Washington Capitals just stifled the high-flying Sabres, I see a team that is desperate to solidify their playoff spot at home. I am personally backing Washington on the moneyline at -135. Because both Charlie Lindgren and Jeremy Swayman have been excellent in net during matinee games, I heavily lean toward the Under 6.5. My official score prediction is a tight, physical 3-2 victory for the Capitals.
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