Final Score
1st | 2nd | 3rd | OT | SO | Final | SOG | |
Capitals (2-0-0) |
0 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 2 | 21 |
Sabres (0-2-0) |
0 | 0 | 1 | – | – | 1 | 31 |
Top Notes
- With tonight’s loss, the Sabres have lost consecutive home games against the Capitals in regulation for the first time since March 26 and April 12, 2002.
- Rasmus Ristolainen scored his first goal of the season in the third period.
- With their assists on Ristolainen’s goal, Taylor Hall and Jack Eichel each now have nine points (3+6) in their last eight games against the Capitals.
- Hall now has seven points (3+4) in his last six games dating back to last season.
- Eichel led the Sabres with 23:23 of ice time tonight. He led the team in time on ice 18 times last season.
Tonight’s Goaltenders
Tonight’s Stats |
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Team | Goaltender | Decision | GA | SA |
Capitals | Vanecek | W | 1 | 31 |
Sabres | Ullmark | L | 2 | 21 |
Updated Season Stats | ||||
Team | Goaltender | Record | SV% | GAA |
Capitals | Vanecek | 1-0-0 | .968 | 1.00 |
Sabres | Ullmark | 0-1-0 | .905 | 2.07 |
Post-Game Audio