Washington Capitals chase fourth straight win over Buffalo Sabres
Washington Capitals meet Buffalo Sabres at Capital One Arena, Friday 11:00am (NHL). Washington Capitals have won 38 of the 59 meetings with Buffalo Sabres since 2009.
The big picture
Washington Capitals come in 13th on the ladder; Buffalo Sabres are 22nd. Washington Capitals have the higher position to protect.
Washington Capitals are 8–6 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.5 goals for and 3.4 against.
Buffalo Sabres are 8–8 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.1 goals for and 3.3 against.
Form
Washington Capitals have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Dallas Stars 5–6.
Buffalo Sabres have won four of their last five and most recently beat Columbus Blue Jackets 5–2.
Head to head
These sides have met 59 times on our records since 2009: Washington Capitals 38, Buffalo Sabres 21.
Last time out (2026-27), Washington Capitals won 4–3 at Capital One Arena.
Washington Capitals have won the last three against Buffalo Sabres.
Biggest margin between these two: Washington Capitals by 6 goals in 2020-21 (6–0).
Players to watch
For Washington Capitals, watch Alex Tuch (0.7 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Boone Jenner (0.4 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).
For Buffalo Sabres, watch Tage Thompson (0.6 goals a game, 9 assists in 2026-27) and Jack Quinn (0.6 goals a game, 7 assists in 2026-27).
At Capital One Arena
Washington Capitals have won 16 of their last 23 at Capital One Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Washington Capitals have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
