What we learned: Bruins lack competitiveness against reigning champs

WASHINGTON — One team avoided an initial Stanley Cup hangover diagnosis. The other is still mired in a long head-to-head losing streak.

From the get-go, the defending Washington Capitals took advantage of a raucous banner night crowd and extended their win streak to 13 over the Boston Bruins to begin their quest of repeating as champs.

Here is what we learned as the Black and Gold lacked competitiveness in their largest opening night setback since 1926.

“You guys have seen the game and we’ve seen the game,” Patrice Bergeron said following the B’s 7-0 loss. “Bottom line, there aren’t many good things that we did tonight, and we need to be a lot better.”

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