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Sabres vs.
Capitals
Buffalo hosts Washington Capitals at KeyBank Center. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Thursday, March 18, 2027
Home matchupBUFVSWSH
BUFVSWSH7:30 PM ET
KeyBank Center
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WhenThu, Mar 18 · 7:30 PM ET
WhereKeyBank Center
OpponentWashington Capitals
Washington CapitalsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Buffalo hosts Washington Capitals at KeyBank Center. Puck drop is 7:30 PM ET. Listed on Sportsnet+. Next up: vs. Florida Panthers on March 20.
The question to watch
How do the Sabres match up with Capitals at puck drop?
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A look at Washington Capitals
Buffalo hosts Washington Capitals. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
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Season so far
| WSH | BUF | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.00 | 3.67 |
| Shots Against per Game | 29.8 | 25.7 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 82.1 | 64.5 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 5 | 11 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 3.50 | 3.00 |
Leaders
- BUF · GoalsTage Thompson · 5
- BUF · AssistsOwen Power · 6
- BUF · PointsTage Thompson · 9
- WSH · GoalsAlex Tuch · 5
- WSH · AssistsDylan Strome · 5
- WSH · PointsAlex Tuch · 7
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