Final Score
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | OT | SO | Final | SOG | |
| Capitals (34-18-7) |
0 | 2 | 1 | – | – | 3 | 30 |
| Sabres (17-32-11) |
0 | 0 | 2 | – | – | 2 | 34 |
Top Notes
- With his goal, Kyle Okposo now has seven points (4+3) in his last seven games against the Capitals. Okposo also has 15 points (3+12) in his last 16 home games.
- With his assist on the Okposo goal, Scott Wilson now has five points (3+2) in his last six games.
- Evan Rodrigues, who also assisted on the goal, now has six points (2+4) in his last seven games.
- Evander Kane scored a goal with an extra attacker on the ice. The Sabres are now tied for the league lead with six goals during 6-on-5 play this season.
- With their assists on Evander Kane’s goal, Ryan O’Reilly now has 19 points (9+10) in his last 19 games and Sam Reinhart has 17 points (6+11) in his last 16 games.
Today’s Goaltenders
| Today’s Stats |
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| Team | Goaltender | Decision | SV% | GAA |
| Capitals | Grubauer | W | .941 | 2.00 |
| Sabres | Johnson | L | .931 | 2.06 |
| Updated Season Stats | ||||
| Team | Goaltender | Record | SV% | GAA |
| Capitals | Grubauer | 6-7-3 | .916 | 2.62 |
| Sabres | Johnson | 4-10-3 | .890 | 3.41 |
Post-Game Audio
Sabres head coach Phil Housley
Sabres forward Kyle Okposo
Sabres forward Evander Kane
Sabres goaltender Chad Johnson
Capitals head coach Barry Trotz
Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin
Capitals forward T.J. Oshie
Capitals defenseman John Carlson
Capitals goaltender Philipp Grubauer
