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Capitals vs.
Sabres
Washington hosts Buffalo Sabres at Capital One Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Home matchupWSHVSBUF
WSHVSBUF7:00 PM ET
Capital One Arena
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WhenThu, Nov 19 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereCapital One Arena
OpponentBuffalo Sabres
Buffalo SabresContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Washington hosts Buffalo Sabres at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Listed on ESPN+ · MNMT. Next up: at Boston Bruins on November 21.
The question to watch
How do the Capitals match up with Sabres at puck drop?
Three things to watch
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Where to watch
Listed on ESPN+ · MNMT.
WatchESPN+ · MNMT
Season so far
| BUF | WSH | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.43 | 3.08 |
| Shots Against per Game | 27.1 | 28.0 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 68.6 | 79.5 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 16 | 8 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 3.07 | 3.58 |
Leaders
- WSH · GoalsAlex Tuch · 10
- WSH · AssistsDylan Strome · 9
- WSH · PointsAlex Tuch · 12
- BUF · GoalsTage Thompson · 10
- BUF · AssistsZach Benson · 11
- BUF · PointsTage Thompson · 17
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