ASA PLAY 10* on Boston Bruins Money Line (-) over Washington Capitals, Sunday at 12:00 PM ET

This is a game in the round robin for seeding purposes and if Boston loses they play Carolina and if they win they play the Islanders in the first round of the post-season.  While neither of those teams is particularly appealing to face the Bruins would likely rather avoid a Carolina team that swept the Rangers out of the playoffs.  Not only that, Boston simply needs (and is hungry) for something positive to take out of this round robin and this is their last chance to get a positive before the true playoff pressure begins.  While the Capitals have earned a point in the post-season, the Bruins are still without a point in this round robin.  Also, Washington saw Nicklas Backstrom miss practice Friday plus John Carlson missed the most recent game and could still be out again here as well.  Additionally, the Capitals Lars Eller left the bubble for the birth of a child.  All in all, the Bruins are set up better here in terms of healthy bodies and also have the motivational factor as well.  Boston won the most recent meeting between these teams by a count of 7-3, and per our computer math model, the Bruins are poised to dominate this one as well.  ASA PLAY 10* Boston Bruins on the money line in very early action Sunday.