The Washington Capitals host the season opener against the Boston Bruins at Capital One Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will air on TNT.
As action begins for the start of the NHL season, here is everything you need to get ready for Wednesday’s action.
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Washington Capitals vs. Boston Bruins odds and betting lines
NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 5:51 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
Favorite: Capitals (-197)Underdog: Bruins (+163)Over/under: 5.5Capitals vs. Bruins game info and start timeDate: Wednesday, October 8, 2025Time: 7:30 p.m. ETTV channel: TNTLive stream: Watch on Sling
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Capitals stats and trendsThe Capitals won 64.7% of their games last season when they were a moneyline favorite (33-18).When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -197 or shorter, Washington had a 10-6 record (winning 62.5% of its games).The Capitals have a 66.3% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline’s implied probability.Washington and its opponent posted more than 5.5 goals in 49 of 92 games last season.The Capitals’ 286 goals scored last season (3.5 per game) ranked second in the league.The Capitals conceded 229 total goals (2.8 per game), ranking eighth in NHL action for the fewest goals against.The 52 power-play goals the Capitals put up last season (13th in the NHL) came via 221 power-play chances.Bruins stats and trendsThe Bruins were an underdog 49 times last season, and upset their opponent in 15, or 30.6%, of those games.Boston went 4-9 last season when oddsmakers made them underdogs of +163 or longer on the moneyline.The moneyline in this contest implies a 38.0% chance for the Bruins to win.Boston’s games last season had over 5.5 goals 43 of 82 times.The Bruins’ 222 goals last season (2.7 per game) ranked them 27th in the NHL.The Bruins gave up 3.3 goals per game (271 in total), 26th in the league.With 35 power-play goals (on 230 chances), the Bruins were 28th in the NHL.