Every superhero has his or her own weakness. For Superman, it’s kryptonite. For this Boston Bruins team, it’s the Washington Capitals.
Over the past decade or so, the Capitals owned the Bruins. Since 2010, Washington has a 28-12 record against the Boston. That’s a .700 win percentage! In those 40 games, the Capitals average 3.0 goals per game, while the Bruins only average 2.2.
This head-to-head record doesn’t include the 2012 first-round playoff matchup. The Capitals, although they were the underdog, won that series in seven games.
The Bruins will try to overcome their kryptonite Wednesday night in Washington.