Bruins fall to Capitals 3-2 in overtime in preseason finale

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Bruins fall to Capitals 3-2 in overtime in preseason finale
Summary

The Boston Bruins lost 3-2 to the Washington Capitals in their preseason finale on September 25. The Capitals led 2-0 after the first 40 minutes. Morgan Geekie and David Pastrnak scored for the Bruins to tie the game in the third period before Jordan Kyrou netted the game-winner 11 seconds into overtime. Bruins coach Marco Sturm noted concerns about some execution details but acknowledged positives in the team's third-period performance. The Bruins now turn their attention to naming a captain and preparing for their season opener on Tuesday.

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  • •Bruins wrap up preseason with a loss to Capitals.
  • •Capitals led 2-0 before Bruins tied the game in the third period.
  • •Geekie and Pastrnak scored for the Bruins in the third.
  • •Jordan Kyrou scored the game-winner for Washington in overtime.
  • •Bruins focus shifts to naming a captain and preparing for the opener.
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