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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
    1/11
    • Capitals
      2
    • Sabres
      1
    Game 2
    12/3
    • Sabres
      2
    • Capitals
      6
    Game 3
    5/4

    Game Information

    KeyBank Center
    KeyBank Center
    11:00 PM, 12 March 2026
    Buffalo, NY
    Attendance: 19,070
    • Referees:
    • Francis Charron
    • Furman South
    • Linesmen:
    • Andrew Smith
    • Brandon Grillo

    2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Carolina49216104
    Pittsburgh39221694
    NY Islanders4231589
    Philadelphia38261288
    Columbus38271288
    Washington3929987
    New Jersey3934381
    NY Rangers3236973
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    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Tampa Bay48226102
    Montreal452110100
    Buffalo46238100
    Boston4326894
    Ottawa39271088
    Detroit4028888
    Toronto32311478
    Florida3736377
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