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Preseason recap: Bruins battle it out with Capitals, but fall 5-4 in OT

The Boston Bruins dropped tonight’s preseason game against the Washington Capitals, 5-4, at the TD Garden.

There is some tightening up to do as veterans get back into the groove and the team figures out special teams.

Big decisions for Head Coach Jim Montgomery to make as training camp winds down. Tonight’s game didn’t make things any easier for him as Matt Poitras continued to make his case for a roster spot.

As the Bruins found themselves down by a score in the third period, the 19-year-old made a skillful play to even the game.