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Match Report

Jakub Vrana scores twice, Capitals rout Sabres 6-1

Jakub Vrana scored twice, Tom Wilson had a goal and two assists and the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-1 on Friday night in a matchup of division leaders.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
10/31/26 @ Los Angeles Kings W 3-2 NHL
10/29/26 @ Anaheim Ducks W 7-6 NHL
10/27/26 @ San Jose Sharks W 2-0 NHL
10/24/26 @ Washington Capitals L 3-4 NHL
10/21/26 vs Philadelphia Flyers L 1-3 NHL
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Team Stats

BUF WSH
11
Blocked Shots
16
20
Hits
23
7
Takeaways
10
30
Shots
34
0
Power Play Goals
0
2
Power Play Opportunities
1
0.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
31
Faceoffs Won
40
43.7
Faceoff Win Percent
56.3
6
Giveaways
8
1
Total Penalties
2
2
Penalty Minutes
4

Head to Head

WSH leads series 1-0

BUF Last 5 matchups WSH
  1. 3 Final/SO 2020-03-09 @ BUF 2
  2. 1 Final 2019-11-01 @ WSH 6

Injuries

Washington Capitals

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

Buffalo Sabres

  • Zach Benson Day-To-Day
  • Konsta Helenius Out
  • Justin Danforth Injured Reserve
  • Alex Lyon Injured Reserve
  • Matt Grzelcyk Injured Reserve

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