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The Washington Capitals (20-6-2) host the Buffalo Sabres (11-14-4) as a part of Saturday's NHL slate, starting at 7:00 PM ET at Capital One Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Capitals are first and the Sabres 15th in the Eastern Conference.
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Capitals vs. Sabres: Dec. 14 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Capitals' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.96 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.68 | 7th |
| Shots | 29.3 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.9 | 10th |
| Power Play % | 20.93% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.52% | 5th |
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.97 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.24 | 26th |
| Shots | 28.2 | 19th |
| Shots Allowed | 29 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 14.12% | 30th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.65% | 14th |
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Capitals vs. Sabres Top Players
Capitals
- Dylan Strome has been critical to Washington's offense this season, recording 36 points in 28 games.
- With 11 goals and 15 assists, Aliaksei Protas is one of the most important contributors for Washington with his 26 points (0.9 per game).
- Through 28 games, Connor McMichael has proven himself as an important offensive option for Washington. He has 26 points (15 goals and 11 assists).
- Logan Thompson (11-1-2) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .913 for Washington.
Sabres
- Alex Tuch's 24 points make him a vital offensive option for Buffalo. He has eight goals and 16 assists in 29 games.
- Tage Thompson is one of the impact players on offense for Buffalo with 23 total points (0.9 per game), with 16 goals and seven assists in 24 games.
- Buffalo's Jason Zucker is among the top offensive players on the team with 20 total points (seven goals and 13 assists).
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 8-8-3 on the season, allowing 55 goals (2.8 goals against average) and collecting 511 saves with a .903 save percentage (31st in the league).
Capitals vs. Sabres Injury Report
Capitals
Alexander Ovechkin: Out (Leg),
T.J. Oshie: Out For Season (Back),
Sonny Milano: Out (Upper Body),
Nicklas Backstrom: Out For Season (Hip)
Sabres
Sam Lafferty: Questionable (Lower Body),
Jordan Greenway: Questionable (Undisclosed),
Rasmus Dahlin: Out (Back)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/6/2024 | Maple Leafs | W 3-1 | Away |
| 12/7/2024 | Canadiens | W 4-2 | Away |
| 12/12/2024 | Blue Jackets | W 2-1 | Away |
| 12/14/2024 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 12/16/2024 | Stars | - | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 12/20/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/7/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | L 5-2 | Home |
| 12/9/2024 | Red Wings | L 6-5 | Home |
| 12/11/2024 | Rangers | L 3-2 | Home |
| 12/14/2024 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 12/15/2024 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 12/20/2024 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |