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    Washington Capitals @ Buffalo Sabres

    WSH
    Washington CapitalsCapitalsWSH
    33-27-7, 13-16-4 Away
    2
    33-27-7, 13-16-4 Away
    Final
    123T
    Capitals
    WSH
    		0112
    Sabres
    BUF
    		1001
    BUF
    Buffalo SabresSabresBUF
    40-20-6, 21-9-3 Home
    1
    40-20-6, 21-9-3 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    Series tied 1-1

    • Capitals
      3
    • Sabres
      4
    Game 1
    11/1
    • Capitals
      2
    • Sabres
      1
    Game 2
    3/12
    • Sabres
      2
    • Capitals
      6
    Game 3
    4/4

    Game Information

    KeyBank Center
    KeyBank Center
    7:00 PM, March 12, 2026Coverage: ESPN+
    Buffalo, NY
    Attendance: 19,070
    • Referees:
    • Francis Charron
    • Furman South
    • Linesmen:
    • Andrew Smith
    • Brandon Grillo

    2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Carolina53227113
    Pittsburgh41251698
    Philadelphia43271298
    Washington4330995
    Columbus40301292
    NY Islanders4334591
    New Jersey4237387
    NY Rangers3439977
    Full Standings

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Buffalo50239109
    Tampa Bay50266106
    Montreal482410106
    Boston452710100
    Ottawa44271199
    Detroit41311092
    Florida4038484
    Toronto32361478
    Full Standings

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