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Match Report

Johansson, Grubauer lead Caps to 3-1 victory over Sabres

Marcus Johansson scored his eighth goal of the season, Philipp Grubauer made 29 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 on Friday night.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/8/26 vs Vegas Golden Knights L 1-4 NHL
11/6/26 vs Columbus Blue Jackets W 5-2 NHL
11/4/26 vs Ottawa Senators L 1-2 NHL
10/31/26 @ Los Angeles Kings W 3-2 NHL
10/29/26 @ Anaheim Ducks W 7-6 NHL
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Team Stats

BUF WSH
13
Blocked Shots
14
12
Hits
19
6
Takeaways
6
33
Shots
32
0
Power Play Goals
1
4
Power Play Opportunities
4
0.0
Power Play Percentage
25.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
37
Faceoffs Won
30
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
7
Giveaways
15
3
Total Penalties
4
6
Penalty Minutes
8

Head to Head

WSH leads series 1-0

BUF Last 5 matchups WSH
  1. 1 Final 2016-12-10 @ BUF 4
  2. 2 Final/OT 2016-12-06 @ WSH 3
  3. 1 Final 2016-11-25 @ WSH 3

Injuries

Washington Capitals

  • Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
  • Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve
  • Patrick Thomas Injured Reserve

Buffalo Sabres

  • Alex Lyon Injured Reserve
  • Konsta Helenius Out
  • Justin Danforth Injured Reserve
  • Matt Grzelcyk Injured Reserve

NHL News

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News Emily Kaplan Kings expect to get Kevin Fiala back this week, sources say Kevin Fiala is expected to make his season debut this week, sources told ESPN's Emily Kaplan, with the Kings also slated to get Mats Zuccarello back Tuesday night. News Kristen Shilton Connor Hellebuyck discusses why he wanted out of Winnipeg Connor Hellebuyck talks a little bit about why he wanted out of Winnipeg. News Ovechkin says Russians want to play for country, doesn't weigh in on worlds Alex Ovechkin didn't weigh in on CAS' decision to allow Russian players back in hockey worlds, but said they just want to represent their country. ESPN Sean Allen It's about time: Fantasy hockey players seeing more action, power play minutes Sean looks at the players who have gained the most ice time since the start of the season, and which to add.