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    Buffalo Sabres @ Washington Capitals

    BUF
    Buffalo SabresSabresBUF
    46-23-8, 22-13-4 Away
    2
    46-23-8, 22-13-4 Away
    Final
    123T
    Sabres
    BUF
    		2002
    Capitals
    WSH
    		3126
    WSH
    Washington CapitalsCapitalsWSH
    39-29-9, 24-11-5 Home
    6
    39-29-9, 24-11-5 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    WSH wins 2-1

    • 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

    Capital One Arena
    Capital One Arena
    7:00 PM, April 4, 2026Coverage: ESPN+
    Washington, DC
    Attendance: 18,347
    • Referees:
    • Cody Beach
    • Brian Pochmara
    • Linesmen:
    • Devin Berg
    • Libor Suchanek

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

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

    2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings

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