Result
1:2
12/03/2026 at 19:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
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Match Stats
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| Shots on Goal |
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| 30 | 22 |
| Shots off target |
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| 20 | 16 |
| Shooting PCT |
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| 3.33% (1/30) | 9.09% (2/22) |
| Blocked shots |
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| 17 | 12 |
| Goalkeeper Saves |
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| 20 | 29 |
| Saves PCT |
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| 90.91% (20/22) | 96.67% (29/30) |
| Penalties |
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| 2 | 2 |
| PIM |
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| 4 | 4 |
| Power-play Goals |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded Goals |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Power-play PCT |
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| 0% (0/2) | 0% (0/2) |
| Pen. Killing PCT |
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| 100% (2/2) | 100% (2/2) |
| Hits |
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| 23 | 22 |
| Faceoffs Won |
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| 27 | 18 |
| Faceoffs % |
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| 60 | 40 |
| Giveaways |
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| 13 | 17 |
| Takeaways |
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| 5 | 9 |
| Empty Net Goals |
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| 0 | 0 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Period (1 - 0)
- 06:02, 1 - 0, Carrick S. (G), Malenstyn B. (A), Power O. (A2)
- 17:50, McMichael C. (2 min),
- 2nd Period (0 - 1)
- 02:14, 1 - 1, Leonard R. (G),
- 12:50, Pearson T. (2 min),
- 16:41, Fehervary M. (2 min),
- 3rd Period (0 - 1)
- 06:08, Stanley L. (2 min),
- 18:27, 1 - 2, Chychrun J. (G), Protas A. (A), Van Riemsdyk T. (A2)
Chances of winning
Buffalo Sabres
53.5% | Draw
21.1% | Washington Capitals
25.5% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Buffalo Sabres has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+8.3%)Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Buffalo Sabres's performance.Washington Capitals has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-7.2%)Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Washington Capitals might be facing challenges that affect their performance.ML Model estimates a lower probability for Buffalo Sabres than the current prediction. (-8.9%)Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Buffalo Sabres that the model has picked up on.ML Model estimates a higher probability for Washington Capitals than the current prediction. (+7.6%)Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Washington Capitals could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
Buffalo Sabres - Washington Capitals Odds
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1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
1.76 ↓
(2.09) |
4.47 ↑
(4.28) |
3.68 ↑
(2.89) |
6.3%
(5.8%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 6.50
What is the prediction for Buffalo Sabres - Washington Capitals?
Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:- O/U 3.5, OT - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
- BTTS, OT - yes (votes: 1 - 100%) .
Users Predictions:
Buffalo Sabres will win
(13 of 16 users predict this - 81.25%).
Confidence interval (95%): 62.12% – 100%.High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Buffalo Sabres will win (6 of 8 users predict this - 75%) 🥈 Silver Tip. The most likely score by Bookmakers is 4:3.
Preview Facts
- One team leads the standings, the other sits mid-table (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 12).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Buffalo won 4.
- Buffalo is currently enjoying a strong run with several victories in a row (last 5 games: 5 wins).
- Washington has been struggling lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
- Buffalo may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
- Recently, Buffalo has had a series of home games.
- Buffalo is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
- There will not play in Buffalo: Danforth J.
(Lower-Body Injury)
Greenway J.
(Abdominal strain)
Kulich J.
(Health problems)
Timmins C.
(Broken Leg)
- There are questionable in Buffalo: Kozak T.
(Injury)
- We predict that Buffalo will win today's game, with odds of 1.82.
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Buffalo won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 76:72. (average 3.8:3.6).
- Including home matches between the teams, Buffalo won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 33:31. (average 3.7:3.4).
How many head-to-head matches has Buffalo Sabres won against Washington Capitals?
Buffalo Sabres has won 9 of their last 12 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Washington Capitals won against Buffalo Sabres?
Washington Capitals has won 3 of their last 12 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Buffalo Sabres - Washington Capitals were as follows:
01.11.2025
Buffalo Sabres
-
Washington Capitals
4:3
30.03.2025
Washington Capitals
-
Buffalo Sabres
5:8
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
Latest results of Buffalo Sabres
Latest results of Washington Capitals
NHL Table
MainWestern Conference | | Pl | W | WO | LO | L | | Pts |
| 1 | Colorado Avalanche ✔ | 70 | 41 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 263:177 | 104 |
| 2 | Dallas Stars ✔ | 71 | 33 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 244:196 | 97 |
| 3 | Minnesota Wild | 72 | 25 | 15 | 12 | 20 | 236:208 | 92 |
| 4 | Anaheim Ducks | 71 | 24 | 16 | 4 | 27 | 240:245 | 84 |
| 5 | Utah Mammoth | 72 | 28 | 9 | 6 | 29 | 225:203 | 80 |
| 6 | Edmonton Oilers | 72 | 27 | 8 | 9 | 28 | 250:246 | 79 |
| 7 | Vegas Golden Knights | 72 | 24 | 8 | 14 | 26 | 225:225 | 78 |
| 8 | Nashville Predators | 71 | 25 | 9 | 9 | 28 | 215:235 | 77 |
| 9 | Los Angeles Kings | 71 | 18 | 10 | 18 | 25 | 189:216 | 74 |
| 10 | Seattle Kraken | 70 | 25 | 6 | 10 | 29 | 200:218 | 72 |
| 11 | Winnipeg Jets | 71 | 24 | 6 | 12 | 29 | 203:220 | 72 |
| 12 | San Jose Sharks | 69 | 20 | 12 | 6 | 31 | 211:249 | 70 |
| 13 | St. Louis Blues | 70 | 26 | 3 | 11 | 30 | 184:225 | 69 |
| 14 | Calgary Flames | 71 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 34 | 180:219 | 67 |
| 15 | Chicago Blackhawks | 71 | 20 | 7 | 13 | 31 | 187:228 | 67 |
| 16 | Vancouver Canucks | 70 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 41 | 182:262 | 50 |
Eastern Conference | | Pl | W | WO | LO | L | | Pts |
| 1 | Carolina Hurricanes | 71 | 32 | 13 | 6 | 20 | 252:211 | 96 |
| 2 | Buffalo Sabres | 72 | 37 | 7 | 8 | 20 | 254:211 | 96 |
| 3 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 70 | 35 | 9 | 5 | 21 | 257:195 | 93 |
| 4 | Montreal Canadiens | 70 | 27 | 12 | 10 | 21 | 249:230 | 88 |
| 5 | Boston Bruins | 72 | 29 | 11 | 8 | 24 | 240:224 | 88 |
| 6 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 71 | 27 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 231:217 | 87 |
| 7 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 71 | 29 | 6 | 16 | 20 | 243:225 | 86 |
| 8 | Ottawa Senators | 71 | 32 | 6 | 9 | 24 | 239:216 | 85 |
| 9 | New York Islanders | 72 | 26 | 14 | 5 | 27 | 209:206 | 85 |
| 10 | Detroit Red Wings | 71 | 27 | 11 | 8 | 25 | 207:211 | 84 |
| 11 | Philadelphia Flyers | 70 | 21 | 13 | 12 | 24 | 204:214 | 80 |
| 12 | Washington Capitals | 72 | 30 | 5 | 9 | 28 | 220:211 | 79 |
| 13 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 73 | 23 | 8 | 13 | 29 | 229:255 | 75 |
| 14 | New Jersey Devils | 70 | 24 | 12 | 2 | 32 | 193:213 | 74 |
| 15 | Florida Panthers | 70 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 32 | 211:233 | 73 |
| 16 | New York Rangers | 72 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 35 | 202:230 | 65 |
Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )
Clinched Spots for Teams
Colorado Avalanche is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Dallas Stars is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
