Bruins Defeat Capitals 4-1 Before Holiday Break

The Boston Bruins secured a 4-1 victory against the Washington Capitals, marking their fifth consecutive game with points under interim coach Joe Sacco. Elias Lindholm scored the game-winner in the third period, supported by goals from Charlie Coyle and Brad Marchand, who added an empty-netter. Despite losing David Pastrnak to an upper-body injury and facing a five-minute major penalty, the Bruins maintained strong defensive play, limiting the Capitals to just 11 shots on goal. Sacco praised the team's commitment and improvement, noting their ability to win even when not at their best. The Bruins are now just two points behind the second-place Toronto Maple Leafs and four behind the first-place Florida Panthers as they head into a holiday break. This win highlights a notable turnaround for Boston, which has a 10-4-1 record since Sacco took over as head coach.