Capitals take 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Sabres

By Canadian Press on November 1, 2025.

Washington Capitals (6-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (4-4-3, in the Atlantic Division)

Buffalo, New York; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals look to break their three-game losing streak with a victory against the Buffalo Sabres.

Buffalo is 4-4-3 overall and 4-2-1 at home. The Sabres rank eighth in NHL play with 51 total penalties (averaging 4.6 per game).

Washington has gone 3-1-0 on the road and 6-5 overall. The Capitals are 2-1-0 in games their opponents commit more penalties.

The matchup Saturday is the first meeting of the season between the two teams.

INJURIES: Sabres: None listed.

Capitals: None listed.

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