National Hockey League

FINAL Saturday, October 24, 2026
Buffalo Sabres 3
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Washington Capitals 4
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Match Report

Alex Tuch gets winner against former team and Dylan Strome scores twice, as Capitals beat Sabres 4-3

— Alex Tuch scored two goals, including the winner in overtime, to lead the Washington Capitals to a win over the Buffalo Sabres, 4-3 on Saturday night.

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Team Stats

9
Blocked Shots
21
15
Hits
26
8
Takeaways
5
21
Shots
34
0
Power Play Goals
0
2
Power Play Opportunities
3
0.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
30
Faceoffs Won
23
56.6
Faceoff Win Percent
43.4
24
Giveaways
15
3
Total Penalties
2
6
Penalty Minutes
4

Top Performers

BUF

  • Zach Benson · ·
  • Josh Doan · ·
  • Konsta Helenius · ·
  • Tyson Kozak · ·

WSH

  • Anthony Beauvillier · ·
  • Pierre-Luc Dubois · ·
  • Boone Jenner · ·
  • Jordan Kyrou · ·

Recent Plays

  1. 3:42 · OT Game End
  2. 3:42 · OT End of OT
  3. 3:42 · OT Alex Tuch Goal (7) Snap Shot, assists: Dylan Strome (6), Jakob Chychrun (6)
  4. 3:32 · OT Alex Tuch shot blocked by Noah Ostlund
  5. 2:53 · OT Dylan Strome faceoff won against Josh Norris
  6. 2:53 · OT Goalie Stopped
  7. 2:52 · OT Rasmus Dahlin Snap Shot saved by Charlie Lindgren
  8. 2:50 · OT Takeaway by Ryan McLeod

Highlights

01:17 Buffalo Sabres vs. Washington Capitals: Game Highlights Watch on ESPN 00:48 Jack Quinn scores goal vs. Capitals Watch on ESPN 00:39 Alex Tuch lights the lamp for Capitals Watch on ESPN 00:39 Dylan Strome lights the lamp Watch on ESPN

Head to Head

WSH leads series 1-0

Injuries

Washington Capitals

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

Buffalo Sabres

  • Justin Danforth Day-To-Day
  • Jiri Kulich Out
  • Sam Carrick Injured Reserve
  • Alex Lyon Injured Reserve
  • Matt Grzelcyk Injured Reserve

NHL News

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