National Hockey League

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Buffalo Sabres 8
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Washington Capitals 5
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Match Report

Thompson, Tuch help Sabres outlast Ovechkin, Capitals with 8-5 win

— Alex Tuch and Tage Thompson each scored twice and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Washington Capitals 8-5 on Sunday.

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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
19
Blocked Shots
12
16
Hits
21
7
Takeaways
3
23
Shots
29
2
Power Play Goals
1
5
Power Play Opportunities
2
40.0
Power Play Percentage
50.0
0
Short Handed Goals
1
0
Shootout Goals
0
28
Faceoffs Won
25
52.8
Faceoff Win Percent
47.2
7
Giveaways
13
3
Total Penalties
5
6
Penalty Minutes
12

Head to Head

BUF wins series 2-1

BUF Last 5 matchups WSH
  1. 8 Final 2025-03-30 @ WSH 5
  2. 4 Final/SO 2025-01-07 @ BUF 3
  3. 2 Final 2024-12-15 @ WSH 4

Injuries

Washington Capitals

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

Buffalo Sabres

  • Jiri Kulich Day-To-Day
  • Konsta Helenius Out
  • Justin Danforth Injured Reserve
  • Alex Lyon Injured Reserve
  • Matt Grzelcyk Injured Reserve

NHL News

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