Boston Bruins vs Washington Capitals
Series timeline
▲ Boston Bruins ahead (peak +35)
Boston Bruins Washington Capitals Split season or tie Season with a postseason meeting One season per cell
Longest streaks: Boston Bruins 6 (1976-77–1977-78), Washington Capitals 14 (2014-15–2018-19). Current: Boston Bruins 3.
Splits
| Split | Boston Bruins record |
|---|---|
| Regular season | 91-74-21 |
| Postseason | 13-10 |
| Hosted by Boston Bruins | 54-41-9 |
| Hosted by Washington Capitals | 50-43-12 |
| Last 10 seasons (2016-17 to 2025-26) | 19-22 |
| Largest Boston Bruins win | 12-1 (1974-75) |
| Largest Washington Capitals win | 10-2 (2007-08) |
Postseason meetings
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | May 23, 2021 | Boston Bruins | 3-1 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 2020-21 | May 21, 2021 | Boston Bruins | 4-1 | at Boston Bruins | |
| 2020-21 | May 19, 2021 | Boston Bruins | 3-2 | at Boston Bruins | |
| 2020-21 | May 17, 2021 | Boston Bruins | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 2020-21 | May 15, 2021 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 2019-20 | Aug 9, 2020 | Washington Capitals | 2-1 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 2011-12 | Apr 25, 2012 | Washington Capitals | 2-1 | at Boston Bruins | |
| 2011-12 | Apr 22, 2012 | Boston Bruins | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 2011-12 | Apr 21, 2012 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Boston Bruins | |
| 2011-12 | Apr 19, 2012 | Washington Capitals | 2-1 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 2011-12 | Apr 16, 2012 | Boston Bruins | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 2011-12 | Apr 14, 2012 | Washington Capitals | 2-1 | at Boston Bruins | |
| 2011-12 | Apr 12, 2012 | Boston Bruins | 1-0 | at Boston Bruins | |
| 1997-98 | May 3, 1998 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Boston Bruins | |
| 1997-98 | May 1, 1998 | Boston Bruins | 4-0 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 1997-98 | Apr 28, 1998 | Washington Capitals | 3-0 | at Boston Bruins | |
| 1997-98 | Apr 26, 1998 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Boston Bruins | |
| 1997-98 | Apr 24, 1998 | Boston Bruins | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 1997-98 | Apr 22, 1998 | Washington Capitals | 3-1 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 1989-90 | May 9, 1990 | Boston Bruins | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 1989-90 | May 7, 1990 | Boston Bruins | 4-1 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 1989-90 | May 5, 1990 | Boston Bruins | 3-0 | at Boston Bruins | |
| 1989-90 | May 3, 1990 | Boston Bruins | 5-3 | at Boston Bruins |
In the record book
- Longest winning streaks#18 in NHL
- Biggest blowouts#17 in NHL
Every meeting
2020s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 (3-0) | Oct 8, 2025 | Boston Bruins | 3-1 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Mar 7, 2026 | Boston Bruins | 3-1 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Mar 14, 2026 | Boston Bruins | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 2024-25 (1-2) | Dec 23, 2024 | Boston Bruins | 4-1 | at Boston Bruins | |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Washington Capitals | 3-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Apr 1, 2025 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| 2023-24 (1-2) | Feb 10, 2024 | Washington Capitals | 3-0 | at Boston Bruins | |
| Mar 30, 2024 | Boston Bruins | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Apr 15, 2024 | Washington Capitals | 2-0 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 2022-23 (2-1) | Oct 12, 2022 | Boston Bruins | 5-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Feb 11, 2023 | Washington Capitals | 2-1 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Apr 11, 2023 | Boston Bruins | 5-2 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| 2021-22 (2-1) | Jan 10, 2022 | Boston Bruins | 7-3 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Jan 20, 2022 | Boston Bruins | 4-3 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Apr 10, 2022 | Washington Capitals | 4-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 2020-21 (8-5) | Jan 30, 2021 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Feb 1, 2021 | Boston Bruins | 5-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 3, 2021 | Washington Capitals | 2-1 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Mar 5, 2021 | Boston Bruins | 5-1 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Apr 8, 2021 | Boston Bruins | 4-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Apr 11, 2021 | Washington Capitals | 8-1 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Apr 18, 2021 | Boston Bruins | 6-3 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| May 11, 2021 | Washington Capitals | 2-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| May 15, 2021 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| May 17, 2021 | Boston Bruins | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| May 19, 2021 | Boston Bruins | 3-2 | at Boston Bruins | Postseason | |
| May 21, 2021 | Boston Bruins | 4-1 | at Boston Bruins | Postseason | |
| May 23, 2021 | Boston Bruins | 3-1 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason |
2010s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 (1-3) | Nov 16, 2019 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Boston Bruins | |
| Dec 11, 2019 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Dec 23, 2019 | Boston Bruins | 7-3 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Aug 9, 2020 | Washington Capitals | 2-1 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| 2018-19 (1-2) | Oct 3, 2018 | Washington Capitals | 7-0 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Jan 10, 2019 | Washington Capitals | 4-2 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Feb 3, 2019 | Boston Bruins | 1-0 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 2017-18 (0-3) | Nov 4, 2017 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Boston Bruins | |
| Dec 14, 2017 | Washington Capitals | 5-3 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Dec 28, 2017 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 2016-17 (0-3) | Dec 7, 2016 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Feb 1, 2017 | Washington Capitals | 5-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Apr 8, 2017 | Washington Capitals | 3-1 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| 2015-16 (0-3) | Nov 5, 2015 | Washington Capitals | 4-1 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Jan 5, 2016 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Mar 5, 2016 | Washington Capitals | 2-1 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| 2014-15 (0-3) | Oct 11, 2014 | Washington Capitals | 4-0 | at Boston Bruins | |
| Mar 15, 2015 | Washington Capitals | 2-0 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Apr 8, 2015 | Washington Capitals | 3-0 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 2013-14 (2-1) | Mar 1, 2014 | Washington Capitals | 4-2 | at Boston Bruins | |
| Mar 6, 2014 | Boston Bruins | 3-0 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Mar 29, 2014 | Boston Bruins | 4-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 2012-13 (1-2) | Mar 5, 2013 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Mar 16, 2013 | Boston Bruins | 4-1 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Apr 27, 2013 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 2011-12 (4-7) | Jan 24, 2012 | Washington Capitals | 5-3 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Feb 5, 2012 | Boston Bruins | 4-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 10, 2012 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Mar 29, 2012 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Apr 12, 2012 | Boston Bruins | 1-0 | at Boston Bruins | Postseason | |
| Apr 14, 2012 | Washington Capitals | 2-1 | at Boston Bruins | Postseason | |
| Apr 16, 2012 | Boston Bruins | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| Apr 19, 2012 | Washington Capitals | 2-1 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| Apr 21, 2012 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Boston Bruins | Postseason | |
| Apr 22, 2012 | Boston Bruins | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| Apr 25, 2012 | Washington Capitals | 2-1 | at Boston Bruins | Postseason | |
| 2010-11 (3-1) | Oct 19, 2010 | Boston Bruins | 3-1 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Oct 21, 2010 | Boston Bruins | 4-1 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Nov 5, 2010 | Washington Capitals | 5-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Dec 18, 2010 | Boston Bruins | 3-2 | at Boston Bruins |
2000s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 (1-3) | Oct 1, 2009 | Washington Capitals | 4-1 | at Boston Bruins | |
| Feb 2, 2010 | Washington Capitals | 4-1 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Apr 5, 2010 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Apr 11, 2010 | Boston Bruins | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 2008-09 (1-3) | Dec 10, 2008 | Washington Capitals | 3-1 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Jan 17, 2009 | Washington Capitals | 2-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Jan 27, 2009 | Boston Bruins | 3-2 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Feb 28, 2009 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| 2007-08 (2-2) | Jan 3, 2008 | Boston Bruins | 2-0 | at Boston Bruins | |
| Mar 3, 2008 | Washington Capitals | 10-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 8, 2008 | Boston Bruins | 2-1 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Mar 16, 2008 | Washington Capitals | 2-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 2006-07 (4-0) | Nov 15, 2006 | Boston Bruins | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Nov 18, 2006 | Boston Bruins | 3-2 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Feb 6, 2007 | Boston Bruins | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 15, 2007 | Boston Bruins | 4-3 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| 2005-06 (3-1) | Dec 27, 2005 | Boston Bruins | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Jan 23, 2006 | Boston Bruins | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Jan 26, 2006 | Boston Bruins | 3-2 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Apr 10, 2006 | Washington Capitals | 2-1 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| 2003-04 (2-1-1) | Nov 20, 2003 | Boston Bruins | 3-2 | at Boston Bruins | |
| Dec 11, 2003 | Washington Capitals | 6-5 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Dec 29, 2003 | Boston Bruins | 3-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Apr 1, 2004 | Tie | 3-3 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| 2002-03 (2-1-1) | Oct 30, 2002 | Boston Bruins | 7-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Dec 19, 2002 | Washington Capitals | 5-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Jan 20, 2003 | Tie | 3-3 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Mar 8, 2003 | Boston Bruins | 5-4 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| 2001-02 (2-2) | Oct 8, 2001 | Boston Bruins | 4-0 | at Boston Bruins | |
| Dec 13, 2001 | Washington Capitals | 2-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Jan 5, 2002 | Boston Bruins | 7-4 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Jan 14, 2002 | Washington Capitals | 1-0 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 2000-01 (1-2-1) | Oct 26, 2000 | Boston Bruins | 4-1 | at Boston Bruins | |
| Dec 1, 2000 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Dec 2, 2000 | Washington Capitals | 2-0 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Jan 5, 2001 | Tie | 1-1 | at Washington Capitals |
1990s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-00 (1-1-2) | Nov 20, 1999 | Washington Capitals | 3-0 | at Boston Bruins | |
| Dec 2, 1999 | Tie | 2-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Feb 8, 2000 | Tie | 2-2 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Feb 25, 2000 | Boston Bruins | 3-0 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 1998-99 (3-1) | Nov 21, 1998 | Boston Bruins | 5-4 | at Boston Bruins | |
| Dec 28, 1998 | Washington Capitals | 5-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Feb 27, 1999 | Boston Bruins | 4-3 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Mar 21, 1999 | Boston Bruins | 4-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 1997-98 (4-5-1) | Nov 6, 1997 | Boston Bruins | 2-0 | at Boston Bruins | |
| Nov 29, 1997 | Tie | 1-1 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Jan 25, 1998 | Washington Capitals | 4-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 3, 1998 | Boston Bruins | 3-0 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Apr 22, 1998 | Washington Capitals | 3-1 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| Apr 24, 1998 | Boston Bruins | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| Apr 26, 1998 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Boston Bruins | Postseason | |
| Apr 28, 1998 | Washington Capitals | 3-0 | at Boston Bruins | Postseason | |
| May 1, 1998 | Boston Bruins | 4-0 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| May 3, 1998 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Boston Bruins | Postseason | |
| 1996-97 (1-1-2) | Nov 19, 1996 | Tie | 2-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Dec 21, 1996 | Boston Bruins | 4-3 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Jan 20, 1997 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Feb 24, 1997 | Tie | 3-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 1995-96 (2-2) | Oct 26, 1995 | Washington Capitals | 4-2 | at Boston Bruins | |
| Nov 7, 1995 | Boston Bruins | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 2, 1996 | Washington Capitals | 2-0 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Mar 15, 1996 | Boston Bruins | 5-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 1994-95 (0-2-1) | Feb 11, 1995 | Tie | 1-1 | at Boston Bruins | |
| Mar 7, 1995 | Washington Capitals | 3-1 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Apr 2, 1995 | Washington Capitals | 2-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 1993-94 (4-0) | Jan 2, 1994 | Boston Bruins | 8-2 | at Boston Bruins | |
| Jan 25, 1994 | Boston Bruins | 3-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 7, 1994 | Boston Bruins | 6-3 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Mar 27, 1994 | Boston Bruins | 6-4 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 1992-93 (2-1) | Nov 25, 1992 | Washington Capitals | 6-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Dec 19, 1992 | Boston Bruins | 4-3 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Feb 27, 1993 | Boston Bruins | 5-4 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| 1991-92 (1-1-1) | Nov 22, 1991 | Washington Capitals | 6-3 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Feb 29, 1992 | Tie | 5-5 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Mar 1, 1992 | Boston Bruins | 4-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 1990-91 (1-1-1) | Nov 11, 1990 | Boston Bruins | 5-3 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Jan 5, 1991 | Washington Capitals | 5-3 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Mar 24, 1991 | Tie | 3-3 | at Washington Capitals |
1980s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-90 (6-1) | Nov 10, 1989 | Boston Bruins | 5-3 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Dec 9, 1989 | Washington Capitals | 7-3 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Jan 6, 1990 | Boston Bruins | 5-3 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| May 3, 1990 | Boston Bruins | 5-3 | at Boston Bruins | Postseason | |
| May 5, 1990 | Boston Bruins | 3-0 | at Boston Bruins | Postseason | |
| May 7, 1990 | Boston Bruins | 4-1 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| May 9, 1990 | Boston Bruins | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| 1988-89 (1-1-1) | Dec 3, 1988 | Tie | 1-1 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Jan 15, 1989 | Boston Bruins | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 9, 1989 | Washington Capitals | 7-2 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| 1987-88 (1-2) | Oct 8, 1987 | Boston Bruins | 4-3 | at Boston Bruins | |
| Nov 25, 1987 | Washington Capitals | 4-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 13, 1988 | Washington Capitals | 3-0 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| 1986-87 (1-1-1) | Nov 26, 1986 | Tie | 2-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Mar 7, 1987 | Boston Bruins | 3-2 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Mar 22, 1987 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 1985-86 (0-2-1) | Nov 16, 1985 | Tie | 2-2 | at Boston Bruins | |
| Feb 27, 1986 | Washington Capitals | 2-1 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Mar 25, 1986 | Washington Capitals | 6-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 1984-85 (1-2) | Dec 1, 1984 | Washington Capitals | 5-4 | at Boston Bruins | |
| Jan 1, 1985 | Washington Capitals | 5-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 10, 1985 | Boston Bruins | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 1983-84 (2-1) | Nov 13, 1983 | Boston Bruins | 4-2 | at Boston Bruins | |
| Dec 4, 1983 | Boston Bruins | 4-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 11, 1984 | Washington Capitals | 2-1 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| 1982-83 (0-3) | Dec 12, 1982 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Mar 13, 1983 | Washington Capitals | 6-4 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 17, 1983 | Washington Capitals | 2-1 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| 1981-82 (3-0) | Oct 11, 1981 | Boston Bruins | 6-3 | at Boston Bruins | |
| Dec 23, 1981 | Boston Bruins | 7-4 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Jan 23, 1982 | Boston Bruins | 3-1 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| 1980-81 (2-1-1) | Nov 22, 1980 | Tie | 2-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Dec 7, 1980 | Boston Bruins | 7-3 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Mar 13, 1981 | Boston Bruins | 7-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Apr 2, 1981 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Boston Bruins |
1970s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-80 (2-1-1) | Oct 13, 1979 | Boston Bruins | 5-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Nov 15, 1979 | Boston Bruins | 3-2 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Mar 12, 1980 | Washington Capitals | 6-4 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 16, 1980 | Tie | 3-3 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| 1978-79 (3-0-1) | Nov 9, 1978 | Boston Bruins | 6-2 | at Boston Bruins | |
| Nov 25, 1978 | Tie | 5-5 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Dec 14, 1978 | Boston Bruins | 5-2 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Mar 31, 1979 | Boston Bruins | 4-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 1977-78 (4-0-1) | Nov 24, 1977 | Boston Bruins | 6-0 | at Boston Bruins | |
| Dec 27, 1977 | Boston Bruins | 6-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Jan 19, 1978 | Boston Bruins | 4-1 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Jan 27, 1978 | Boston Bruins | 5-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 28, 1978 | Tie | 4-4 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 1976-77 (4-0-1) | Nov 18, 1976 | Boston Bruins | 3-2 | at Boston Bruins | |
| Nov 19, 1976 | Boston Bruins | 4-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Dec 5, 1976 | Tie | 5-5 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Jan 11, 1977 | Boston Bruins | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Feb 6, 1977 | Boston Bruins | 5-2 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| 1975-76 (4-0-1) | Dec 4, 1975 | Boston Bruins | 3-2 | at Boston Bruins | |
| Dec 17, 1975 | Boston Bruins | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Jan 11, 1976 | Boston Bruins | 7-4 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Feb 27, 1976 | Tie | 3-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 7, 1976 | Boston Bruins | 4-3 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| 1974-75 (4-0-1) | Nov 7, 1974 | Boston Bruins | 10-4 | at Boston Bruins | |
| Dec 14, 1974 | Boston Bruins | 12-1 | at Boston Bruins | ||
| Jan 7, 1975 | Tie | 3-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 4, 1975 | Boston Bruins | 8-0 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 22, 1975 | Boston Bruins | 8-2 | at Boston Bruins |