Bruins Preseason Game 4: Notes, Rosters, Projected Lines, and How to Watch vs. Capitals

The Boston Bruins conclude their 2026-27 preseason schedule on Friday against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. Both teams plan to dress primarily NHL regulars in a dress rehearsal format under the new CBA regulations, which limit the preseason to four games. Boston enters the contest with a 2-1-0 preseason record after falling 2-0 to the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday.

Dans Locmelis and defenseman Jonathan Aspirot will each play for the second consecutive night for Boston. Forward Matt Poitras remains sidelined after sustaining a lower-body injury during Tuesday's practice, with head coach Marco Sturm designating him as day-to-day. Frederic Brunet will also sit out after playing in Boston's first three preseason games.