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Buffalo gets buffaloed by the beast: numbers for the morning after

The Washington Capitals got a sparkling performance from their goaltender and were able to take down the Buffalo Sabres for the second time in only six days. The Caps got goals from Chandler Stephenson and Tom Wilson on the way to a close fought 2-1 victory.

The Sabres out-shot the Caps 37 to 24 and out-attempted them at five-on-five 55 to 38.

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Holtby heroics: Caps beat Sabres 2-1

If it seems like just yesterday that the Washington Capitals and Buffalo Sabres matched up at Capital One Arena, for one your sense of time is horrible, that was six days ago and for two I mean you’re kinda right. On Friday evening, the Caps took those pesky, young Buffalonians down just like they did yester…err six days ago.

We were scoreless after twenty minutes of back and forth action and we only had one scoar after forty minutes. That scoar came from Chandler Stephenson on a shorthanded breakaway. Johan Larsson tied things up midway through the third. Tom Wilson gave the Caps a late lead.

Caps beat Sabres 2-1!

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By Chris Cerullo On December 21, 2018 8 Comments

Caps vs Sabres pregame: A Burakovsky bonanza

The Capitals are at home and hosting the Buffalo Sabres this evening. Doesn’t it feel like we just did this? It’s because we did and not even a week ago. The Capitals are hoping to get a W after their loss to Pittsburgh on Wednesday night but whatever, it’s brushed off and the Capitals are still at the top of the Metro. Hopefully, the return of Andre Burakovsky to the lineup can help solve some of the speed issues that the Caps were facing last game.

The puck will be dropping at 7 PM and you can watch on NBCSN. If you need a stream, we have ya covered. Stream the pregame and the post game live on NBCSWA+ or on your mobile devices.

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By Elyse Bailey On December 21, 2018 0 Comment

On a roll: numbers for the morning after

The Washington Capitals survived their back-to-back with travel by downing both the Carolina Hurricanes and Buffalo Sabres in a shootout after things could not be settled after 65 minutes. Saturday night, it was the Sabres turn to take the loss as the Caps continue streaking, taking the game 4-3.

The Caps out-shot the Sabres 38 to 28 and out-attempted them at five-on-five 77 to 53.

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By Chris Cerullo On December 16, 2018 2 Comments

Saturday shootout: Caps beat Sabres 4-3 (SO)

Live from Capital One Arena, it’s Saaaaturday Night! The Capitals hosted the Buffalo Sabres this evening and the only thing you need to know is that Alex Ovechkin keeps scoring because he is a cyborg.

A bit of a messy start with a penalty from Michal Kempny and a goal from Jack Eichel. With a couple goals from pals like Brett Connolly and Jakub Vrana, the Capitals snagged the lead heading into the second period.

In a strange déjà vu sort of feeling, the second period started exactly like the first period. An early Michal Kempny penalty, setting up for a Jack Eichel goal (but this time it was a power play goal). I don’t like this version of “Groundhog Day”. After a goal from Sabres took the lead for a bit until they ran into the one force that cannot be stopped. An Alex Ovechkin slap shot. The game would go into the third period at 3-3.

There was a third period. No goals, despite the Capitals leading in shots during regulation 35-21.

Overtime comes, overtime goes. We go to a shootout.

Oshie did not put the biscuit in the basket.
Eichel did not put the biscuit in the basket.
Kuznetsov put the biscuit in the basket.
Thompson did not put the biscuit in the basket.
Backstrom did not put the biscuit in the basket.
Mittelstadt put the biscuit in the basket.
Ovechkin put the biscuit in the basket.
Pominville did not put the biscuit in the basket.

Caps beat Sabres 4-3 (SO)

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By Elyse Bailey On December 15, 2018 12 Comments

Caps vs Sabres pregame: What will Ovi do next?

Tonight the Washington Capitals will play the Buffalo Sabres for the first time this season. Last time we saw the Sabres they were toilet tier, tanking for the number-one pick in the draft, which they won. Now with Rasmus Dahlin in addition to Jack Eichel and Jeff Skinner (picked up from the Canes), the Sabres all of a sudden look daunting. Their record is virtually equal to the Caps, and they recently recorded a ten-game win streak. Even for a unrested Caps team, this could be a fun game, if only because Ovechkin will be on ice.

Puck drop in DC is at 7:00 PM and you can watch on NBCSWA on television or from your preferred gadget. The divine Elyse will have your recap.

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By Peter Hassett On December 15, 2018 0 Comment

Buffalo Sabres win draft lottery, Rasmus Dahlin sweepstakes

The NHL hosted the draft lottery in Toronto on Saturday.

After a drawn out two-part ceremony, the Buffalo Sabres were announced the winners of the first overall pick and now have the right to select elite defense prospect Rasmus Dahlin.

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By Ian Oland On April 29, 2018 0 Comment

That’s more like it: Caps beat Sabres 5-1

For the second time in less than a week the Washington Capitals and Buffalo Sabres tangoed in some ice hockey action. This time the dance was in DC and just like last time it took a little while for this game to ramp up, but we got the same result.

Evgeny Kuznetsov opened the scoring within the first minute on a semi-breakaway, but we got nothing else in the remaining 19 minutes. Andre Burakovsky added some magic of his own in the second to extend the Caps lead to two.

One of the seemingly 19 Reinharts in the league cut the league in half within the first 15 second of the third. Ovi from his office, you know the deal. Lars Eller empty netter. Ovi added another just for fun.

Caps beat Sabres 5-1!

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By Chris Cerullo On February 24, 2018 0 Comment

Caps vs Sabres pregame: Pick it up

February has been unkind to the Capitals of Washington, with just four wins in eleven games. As the Metro tightens up, every point matters, and that’s why it is by the grace of God that the Caps play host to the Buffalo Sabres tonight at Capital One Arena.

It’s two points. Guaranteed. Take it to the bank. This is not a jinx.

Game’s at 7 PM on NBCSWA or whatever it’s called. Chris from the Comments is on recap duty.

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By Peter Hassett On February 24, 2018 0 Comment

Buffalo Sabres practice at Kettler Capitals Iceplex during Caps day off (Photos)

The Washington Capitals were given the day off on Friday, but the Kettler ice sheet remained busy. The visiting Buffalo Sabres, whom the Caps will play Saturday Night at Capital One Arena, practiced at 12:30pm.

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By Amanda Bowen On February 23, 2018 0 Comment

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