The Washington Capitals scored twice in a first-period span of 5:06 and held on for a 3-1 win over the visiting Boston Bruins in a New Year's Eve matinee on Tuesday.

WASHINGTON -- Aliaksei Protas scored two goals for the Washington Capitals in a 3-1 win against the Boston Bruins at Capital One Arena on Tuesday.

Washington, fueled by two goals from Aliaksei Protas and a 26-save performance from Logan Thompson, earned a 3-1 win over Boston on Tuesday.

The Washington Capitals made the most of their last win of 2024, poking fun at the Boston Bruins. The Capitals defeated the Bruins 3-1 on Tuesday behind center Aliaksei Protas' 15th and 16th goals of the season.

Logan Thompson made 25 saves and Aliaksei Protas scored twice to help the Caps outlast the visiting Boston Bruins 3-1 on Tuesday afternoon at Capital One Arena. Tuesday’s victory gives Washington a 10-2-0 record on the season in games immediately following losses this season.

BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals host the Minnesota Wild after Aliaksei Protas scored two goals in the Capitals' 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins. Washington has a 12-4-2 record at home and a 25-10-2 record overall. The Capitals have scored 135 total ...

Jakob Chychrun scored his 11th goal of the season to tie for the most among NHL defensemen, and the Washington Capitals beat the Boston Bruins 3-1.

WASHINGTON (AP/CBS) -- Jakob Chychrun scored his 11th goal of the season to tie for the most among NHL defensemen, and the Washington Capitals beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 on ... with 25 points in 32 games. Aliaksei Protas scored twice, including an empty ...

Boston dominated the start of the game, recording a goal by right winger Justin Brazeau one minute and 21 seconds into the first period. The Bruins posted another four shots on goal before the Capitals could make their first push on offense.

December 31 - The Washington Capitals scored twice in a first-period span of 5:06 and held on for a 3-1 win over the visiting Boston Bruins in a New Year's Eve matinee on Tuesday. Aliaksei Protas ...

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