Washington Capitals vs Buffalo Sabres – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Hockey NHL Washington Capitals - Buffalo Sabres
Result
5:8
30/03/2025 at 15:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
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  • Where to Watch on TV:
denmarkDenmarkViaplay
finlandFinlandVeikkaus TV, Viaplay
hungaryHungaryNet4+
icelandIcelandViaplay
norwayNorwayViaplay
polandPolandViaplay
swedenSwedenTV10, Viaplay

Match Stats

Shots on Goal
2923
Shots off target
2112
Shooting PCT
17.24% (5/29)34.78% (8/23)
Blocked Shots
2012
Goalkeeper Saves
1524
Saves PCT
68.18% (15/22)82.76% (24/29)
Penalties
63
PIM
126
Power-play Goals
12
Shorthanded Goals
10
Power-play PCT
33.33% (1/3)33.33% (2/6)
Pen. Killing PCT
66.67% (4/6)66.67% (2/3)
Hits
2116
Faceoffs Won
2428
Faceoffs %
46.1553.85
Giveaways
127
Takeaways
37
Empty Net Goals
01

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (1 - 1)
  • 06:28, Dubois P. (2 min),
  • 10:06, 1 - 0, Chychrun J. (G), Ovechkin A. (A), Strome D. (A2)
  • 11:10, Sandin R. (2 min),
  • 11:10, McLeod R. (2 min),
  • 11:10, Carlson J. (2 min),
  • 12:49, 1 - 1, Thompson T. (G), Tuch A. (A), Peterka J. (A2)
  • 15:28, Byram B. (2 min),
  • 2nd Period (1 - 3)
  • 02:14, 1 - 2, McLeod R. (G), Quinn J. (A), Power O. (A2)
  • 02:46, 2 - 2, Chychrun J. (G),
  • 05:17, 2 - 3, Tuch A. (G), Clifton C. (A), Zucker J. (A2)
  • 11:52, 2 - 4, Lafferty S. (G), Clifton C. (A),
  • 13:30, Wilson T. (2 min),
  • 18:51, Dubois P. (2 min),
  • 3rd Period (3 - 4)
  • 00:37, 3 - 4, Protas A. (G), Wilson T. (A), Fehervary M. (A2)
  • 01:28, 3 - 5, Thompson T. (G), Zucker J. (A), Peterka J. (A2)
  • 05:52, 3 - 6, Quinn J. (G),
  • 09:11, 4 - 6, Ovechkin A. (G), Sandin R. (A), Van Riemsdyk T. (A2)
  • 12:58, Malenstyn B. (2 min),
  • 14:03, 5 - 6, Dubois P. (G), Ovechkin A. (A), Strome D. (A2)
  • 15:34, 5 - 7, Tuch A. (G), Samuelsson M. (A),
  • 19:36, 5 - 8, Krebs P. (G), Quinn J. (A),

Highlights

Chances of winning


Washington Capitals
61.8%
Draw
18.7%
Buffalo Sabres
19.5%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
53.2% 20.4% 26.4%

Our Initial ML Estimation

53.6% 20.2% 26.2%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Washington Capitals has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+8.6%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Washington Capitals's performance.
  • Buffalo Sabres has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-6.9%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Buffalo Sabres might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Washington Capitals than the current prediction. (-8.2%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Washington Capitals that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Buffalo Sabres than the current prediction. (+6.7%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Buffalo Sabres could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Washington Capitals - Buffalo Sabres Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.55
    (1.82)
    5.01
    (4.76)
    4.73
    (3.67)
    5.8%
    (3.2%)

  • The most likely Over/Under: 6.00

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  • What is the prediction for Washington Capitals - Buffalo Sabres?
  • Users Predictions: 5 users predict this event. Washington will win (votes: 2 - 40%). It will Tie (votes: 3 - 60%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 3:2.
  • Preview Facts
    • One of the leader and one of the outsider will meet in this game (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 16).
    • Washington is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
    • Last 5 head-to-head matches Washington won 2.
    • Both teams are now playing unstable.
    • Washington could have advantage in physics - more days for rest in last days.
    • In this match Washington is a favorite.
    • There will not play in Washington: Backstrom N. (Hip Injury) Milano S. (Upper-Body Injury) Oshie T.J. (Back Injury)
    • There will not play in Buffalo: Dahlin R. (Illness) Norris J. (Injury)
    • There are questionable in Buffalo: Greenway J. (Lower-Body Injury) Lafferty S. (Groin Injury)
    • Last 20 head-to-head matches Washington won 11 matches, drawn 0 matches, lost 9 matches and goals 70:68 (average 3.5:3.4).
    • Including matches at home between the teams Washington won 6 matches, drawn 0 matches, lost 5 matches and goals 40:38 (average 3.6:3.5).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Washington Capitals - Buffalo Sabres were as follows:
    06.01.2025 Buffalo Sabres - Washington Capitals 4:3
    14.12.2024 Washington Capitals - Buffalo Sabres 4:2
    11.04.2024 Buffalo Sabres - Washington Capitals 4:2
    02.04.2024 Buffalo Sabres - Washington Capitals 6:2
    22.11.2023 Washington Capitals - Buffalo Sabres 4:3
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