The Washington Capitals opened their preseason with a dominant 5-2 victory over the Boston Bruins, showcasing promising performances from several of their prospects. The game, which took place at TD Garden in Boston on September 21, 2025, highlighted the potential of young players like Hendrix Lapierre and Sonny Milano, who led the charge for the Capitals.

Hendrix Lapierre, centering a line with Sonny Milano and Anthony Beauvillier, had a standout performance, scoring a goal and assisting on two others. He also earned a plus-4 rating and won 10 of 14 faceoffs. Lapierre, who is entering his fifth Capitals training camp, is determined to secure a permanent spot on the NHL roster after a brief stint with the team last season and a subsequent return to Hershey in the American Hockey League. His goal against the Bruins was a quick release after a Boston turnover.

Sonny Milano also had a significant impact, leading the Capitals with four points, including two goals and two assists. Milano's performance was particularly noteworthy as he is returning from an injury.

Beyond Lapierre and Milano, other Capitals players contributed to the win. Bogdan Trineyev and defenseman Ryan Chesley also found the back of the net, rounding out the scoring for Washington. In goal, Logan Thompson stopped 14 of 16 shots in the first half of the game, while Jonsson stopped all 12 shots he faced in relief.

While it's just the preseason, the Bruins' coach Marco Sturm didn't mince words about his team's performance, calling the failed breakouts and turnovers "mistakes that can't happen". He implied he expected more from the Bruins. Brown scored a hard-fought goal, with his line with Jeffrey Viel and Riley Duran excelling. Sturm called them the Bruins' best line. Charlie McAvoy, a Bruins defenseman, played his first game since February 8 after recovering from a shoulder injury.

The Capitals' strong showing against the Bruins provides an optimistic glimpse into the team's future, with several prospects demonstrating their potential to contribute at the NHL level. While it is still early in the preseason, the performance of players like Lapierre and Milano suggests that the Capitals have a bright future ahead.