The remaining Bruins games might not mean much to some. But for others like Fabian Lysell, it provides a chance to prove he can be part of the future.

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Alex Ovechkin pulled within four goals of setting the NHL goal-scoring mark, but it was third-period tallies by Dylan Strome and Tom Wilson that sent Boston to defeat.

McIlrath, the Capitals’ 6-foot-5, 232-pound defenseman used his reach advantage early to pull Viel’s helmet off. But despite giving way three inches and 19 pounds, Viel got inside and eventually separated McIlrath from his headwear too.

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Just two years ago, it was the Capitals selling at the deadline and the Bruins loading up for a run. Now the tables are turned.

BOSTON – The Bruins are finally back on home ice after their five-game, 12-day road trip to battle the East-leading Washington Capitals and Alex Ovechkin on Tuesday night at TD Garden. Boston has dropped eight straight games.

Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of becoming the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer continues, and a just-signed college star could join the lineup as the Eastern Conference-leading Capitals begin a road back-to-back when they visit the Bruins on Tuesday.

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