The Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals open their seasons Wednesday at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT / HBO Max). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NHL odds around the Bruins vs. Capitals odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions .

2024-25 season series: Captials won 2-1

Boston finished in the basement of the Atlantic Division last season with a 33-39-10 record, including 13-25-3 on the road. It missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016 and posted its fewest wins in a full season since 2006. The Bruins had a -50 goal differential.

Washington finished atop the Metropolitan Division with a 51-22-9 record, including 26-9-6 at home. The Capitals won their First Round playoff series 4-1 against the Montreal

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