The Washington Capitals (26-10-3) visit the Buffalo Sabres (14-21-5) at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York on January 6, 2025, starting at 7:00 PM ET on NHL Network. The Capitals rank first and the Sabres 16th in the Eastern Conference.
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Capitals vs. Sabres: Jan. 6 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, January 6, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: NHL Network
- Location: Buffalo, New York
- Venue: KeyBank Center
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Capitals' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.72 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.64 | 6th |
| Shots | 28.2 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.6 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 23.48% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.17% | 4th |
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.03 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.4 | 27th |
| Shots | 27 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.1 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 17.86% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.23% | 20th |
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Capitals vs. Sabres Top Players
Capitals
- One of Washington's top offensive players this season is Dylan Strome, who has recorded 44 points in 39 games.
- Aliaksei Protas has 17 goals and 16 assists for Washington to compile 33 total points (0.8 per game).
- Washington's scoring effort is aided by Connor McMichael's 33 points. He's contributed 14 assists.
- In the 20 games Logan Thompson has played this season, his save percentage is .916, the eighth-best in the league.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson's 18 goals and 15 assists in 35 games for Buffalo add up to 33 total points on the season.
- Jason Zucker has helped lead the attack for Buffalo this season with 15 goals and 16 assists.
- Rasmus Dahlin's six goals and 22 assists add up to 28 points this season.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 11-12-4 this season, amassing 691 saves and allowing 82 goals (3.1 goals against average) with an .894 save percentage (45th in the league).
Capitals vs. Sabres Injury Report
Capitals
T.J. Oshie: Out For Season (Back),
Sonny Milano: Out (Upper Body),
Nicklas Backstrom: Out For Season (Hip)
Sabres
Jordan Greenway: Out (Middle-Body),
Jacob Bryson: Questionable (Illness),
Beck Malenstyn: Questionable (Illness)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2024 | Bruins | W 3-1 | Home |
| 1/2/2025 | Wild | L 4-3 | Home |
| 1/4/2025 | Rangers | W 7-4 | Home |
| 1/6/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 1/8/2025 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 1/10/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 1/11/2025 | Predators | - | Away |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2024 | Stars | L 4-2 | Away |
| 1/2/2025 | Avalanche | L 6-5 | Away |
| 1/4/2025 | Golden Knights | L 3-1 | Away |
| 1/6/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 1/9/2025 | Senators | - | Away |
| 1/11/2025 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 1/15/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |