Result
6:2
04/04/2026 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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| 28 | 39 |
| Shots off target |
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| 17 | 8 |
| Shooting PCT |
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| 21.43% (6/28) | 5.13% (2/39) |
| Blocked shots |
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| 8 | 10 |
| Goalkeeper Saves |
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| 37 | 22 |
| Saves PCT |
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| 94.87% (37/39) | 78.57% (22/28) |
| Penalties |
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| 6 | 3 |
| PIM |
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| 20 | 14 |
| Power-play Goals |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded Goals |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Power-play PCT |
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| 0% (0/3) | 0% (0/6) |
| Pen. Killing PCT |
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| 100% (6/6) | 100% (3/3) |
| Hits |
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| 14 | 17 |
| Faceoffs Won |
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| 31 | 33 |
| Faceoffs % |
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| 48.44 | 51.56 |
| Giveaways |
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| 17 | 14 |
| Takeaways |
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| 9 | 3 |
| Empty Net Goals |
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| 0 | 0 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Period (3 - 2)
- 03:15, 1 - 0, Chychrun J. (G), Ovechkin A. (A), Dubois P. (A2)
- 03:35, 2 - 0, Strome D. (G), Protas A. (A), Ovechkin A. (A2)
- 05:52, 3 - 0, McMichael C. (G), Chychrun J. (A), Dubois P. (A2)
- 05:53, Lyon A. ↓, Ellis C. ↑,
- 06:30, 3 - 1, Dahlin R. (G), Norris J. (A), Tuch A. (A2)
- 12:15, 3 - 2, Malenstyn B. (G), Greenway J. (A), Dahlin R. (A2)
- 2nd Period (1 - 0)
- 04:21, Benson Z. (2 min),
- 05:08, Leonard R. (2 min),
- 06:06, 4 - 2, Protas A. (G),
- 10:58, Strome D. (2 min),
- 12:22, McMichael C. (2 min),
- 19:42, Samuelsson M. (2 min),
- 3rd Period (2 - 0)
- 03:13, Van Riemsdyk T. (2 min),
- 06:26, 5 - 2, Leonard R. (G), Hutson C. (A), Sourdif J. (A2)
- 08:32, Hutson C. (2 min),
- 08:55, 6 - 2, Wilson T. (G), McMichael C. (A),
Chances of winning
Washington Capitals
38% | Draw
22.7% | Buffalo Sabres
39.3% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Washington Capitals has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+3.7%)Buffalo Sabres has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-3.6%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for Washington Capitals than the current prediction. (-4.5%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for Buffalo Sabres than the current prediction. (+4.6%)
Washington Capitals - Buffalo Sabres Odds
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1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
2.48 ↓
(2.75) |
4.17 ↑
(4.15) |
2.42 ↑
(2.2) |
5.7%
(5.9%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 6.00
What is the prediction for Washington Capitals - Buffalo Sabres?
Users Predictions:
6 users predict this event. Washington will win (votes: 1 - 16.7%). Buffalo will win (votes: 2 - 33.3%). It will Tie (votes: 3 - 50%). The most likely score by Bookmakers is 3:4.
Preview Facts
- Enjoy a meeting between a mid-ranked team and one of the leaders (ranked 12 and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Washington won 2.
- Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
- Recently, Washington has had a series of away games.
- Recently, Buffalo has had a series of home games.
- In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
- There will not play in Washington: Protas A.
(Upper-Body Injury)
- There will not play in Buffalo: Carrick S.
(Arm Injury)
Danforth J.
(Lower-Body Injury)
Kulich J.
(Health problems)
Ostlund N.
(Upper-Body Injury)
- We predict that Washington will win today's game, with odds of 2.49.
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Washington won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 71:73. (average 3.6:3.7).
- Including home matches between the teams, Washington won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 38:39. (average 3.8:3.9).
How many head-to-head matches has Washington Capitals won against Buffalo Sabres?
Washington Capitals has won 4 of their last 13 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Buffalo Sabres won against Washington Capitals?
Buffalo Sabres has won 9 of their last 13 head-to-head matches.
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:
12.03.2026
Buffalo Sabres
-
Washington Capitals
1:2
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
Latest results of Washington Capitals
Latest results of Buffalo Sabres
NHL Table
MainWestern Conference | | Pl | W | WO | LO | L | | Pts |
| 1 | Colorado Avalanche ✔ | 81 | 47 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 300:203 | 119 |
| 2 | Dallas Stars ✔ | 82 | 38 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 279:226 | 112 |
| 3 | Minnesota Wild ✔ | 82 | 31 | 15 | 12 | 24 | 272:240 | 104 |
| 4 | Vegas Golden Knights ✔ | 82 | 30 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 265:250 | 95 |
| 5 | Utah Mammoth ✔ | 81 | 33 | 10 | 6 | 32 | 265:235 | 92 |
| 6 | Edmonton Oilers ✔ | 81 | 31 | 9 | 11 | 30 | 276:268 | 91 |
| 7 | Anaheim Ducks ✔ | 81 | 25 | 17 | 6 | 33 | 268:284 | 90 |
| 8 | Los Angeles Kings ✔ | 81 | 22 | 13 | 20 | 26 | 224:244 | 90 |
| 9 | Nashville Predators | 81 | 28 | 10 | 10 | 33 | 243:264 | 86 |
| 10 | San Jose Sharks | 81 | 26 | 12 | 8 | 35 | 245:291 | 84 |
| 11 | St. Louis Blues | 81 | 32 | 4 | 12 | 33 | 226:255 | 84 |
| 12 | Winnipeg Jets | 81 | 28 | 7 | 12 | 34 | 230:254 | 82 |
| 13 | Seattle Kraken | 81 | 26 | 8 | 11 | 36 | 226:261 | 79 |
| 14 | Calgary Flames | 81 | 26 | 7 | 9 | 39 | 209:258 | 75 |
| 15 | Chicago Blackhawks | 82 | 22 | 7 | 14 | 39 | 213:275 | 72 |
| 16 | Vancouver Canucks | 81 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 48 | 215:310 | 58 |
Eastern Conference | | Pl | W | WO | LO | L | | Pts |
| 1 | Carolina Hurricanes ✔ | 82 | 39 | 14 | 7 | 22 | 296:240 | 113 |
| 2 | Buffalo Sabres ✔ | 82 | 42 | 8 | 9 | 23 | 288:241 | 109 |
| 3 | Tampa Bay Lightning ✔ | 82 | 40 | 10 | 6 | 26 | 290:231 | 106 |
| 4 | Montreal Canadiens ✔ | 82 | 34 | 14 | 10 | 24 | 283:256 | 106 |
| 5 | Boston Bruins ✔ | 82 | 33 | 12 | 10 | 27 | 272:250 | 100 |
| 6 | Ottawa Senators ✔ | 82 | 38 | 6 | 11 | 27 | 278:246 | 99 |
| 7 | Pittsburgh Penguins ✔ | 82 | 34 | 7 | 16 | 25 | 293:268 | 98 |
| 8 | Philadelphia Flyers ✔ | 82 | 27 | 16 | 12 | 27 | 250:243 | 98 |
| 9 | Washington Capitals | 82 | 37 | 6 | 9 | 30 | 263:244 | 95 |
| 10 | Detroit Red Wings | 82 | 30 | 11 | 10 | 31 | 241:258 | 92 |
| 11 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 82 | 28 | 12 | 12 | 30 | 253:253 | 92 |
| 12 | New York Islanders | 82 | 29 | 14 | 5 | 34 | 233:241 | 91 |
| 13 | New Jersey Devils | 82 | 29 | 13 | 3 | 37 | 230:254 | 87 |
| 14 | Florida Panthers | 82 | 32 | 8 | 4 | 38 | 251:276 | 84 |
| 15 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 82 | 23 | 9 | 14 | 36 | 253:299 | 78 |
| 16 | New York Rangers | 82 | 25 | 9 | 9 | 39 | 238:250 | 77 |
Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )
Clinched Spots for Teams
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Buffalo Sabres is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
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Boston Bruins is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
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Pittsburgh Penguins is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
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