Buffalo Sabres @ Washington Capitals
19-15-2, 11-7-0 Away
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19-15-2, 11-7-0 Away
21-13-6, 12-5-3 Home
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21-13-6, 12-5-3 Home
Game Information
Capital One Arena
7:00 PM, January 3, 2023Coverage: NHLPP|ESPN+
Washington, DC
Attendance: 18,573
- Referees:
- Steve Kozari
- Mitch Dunning
- Linesmen:
- Travis Toomey
- CJ Murray
Team Stats
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 29 | 32 |
| Hits | 21 | 39 |
| Faceoffs Won | 19 | 43 |
| Faceoff Win Percent | 30.6 | 69.4 |
| Power Play Opportunities | 3 | 1 |
| Power Play Goals | 1 | 0 |
| Power Play Percentage | 33.3 | 0.0 |
| Short Handed Goals | 0 | 0 |
| Total Penalties | 1 | 3 |
| Penalty Minutes | 2 | 6 |
| Blocked Shots | 10 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
| Giveaways | 8 | 12 |
Regular Season Series
BUF leads 1-0
2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings
2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings
| Team | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 28 | 15 | 4 | 60 |
| NY Islanders | 26 | 16 | 5 | 57 |
| Pittsburgh | 22 | 14 | 10 | 54 |
| Washington | 24 | 18 | 6 | 54 |
| Philadelphia | 22 | 16 | 8 | 52 |
| New Jersey | 24 | 21 | 2 | 50 |
| Columbus | 21 | 19 | 7 | 49 |
| NY Rangers | 20 | 22 | 6 | 46 |
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