NHLWSH leads series 1-0
Sabres7-4-3
vs
Capitals8-6-0
BUF 42%58% WSH
# NHL
Sabres vs Capitals prediction
Buffalo Sabres at Washington Capitals, Thursday 19 November, 7:00 PM ET at Capital One Arena. Our line gives the Capitals a 58% chance.
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- Record
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5 more wins to Gladiator
Season leaders
Sabres
- GoalsTage Thompson10
- AssistsZach Benson11
- PointsTage Thompson17
Capitals
- GoalsAlex Tuch10
- AssistsDylan Strome11
- PointsJordan Kyrou14
Season averages
| BUF | Stat | WSH |
|---|---|---|
| 3.43 | Goals Against Average | 3.23 |
| 27.1 | Shots Against per Game | 28.1 |
| 68.6 | Penalty Kill Percentage | 77.3 |
| 16 | Power Play Goals Against | 10 |
| 0 | Short Handed Goals Against | 0 |
| 3.07 | Goals For per Game | 3.38 |
| 28.1 | Shots per Game | 27.8 |
| 8 | Power Play Goals | 6 |
| 17.0 | Power Play Percentage | 17.6 |
| 1 | Short Handed Goals | 1 |
Last five games
Sabres
- Lvs PHI3-1
- Lat WSH4-3 OT
- Wat SJ2-0
- Wat ANA7-6
- Wat LA3-2
Capitals
- Wvs BUF4-3 OT
- Wvs PHI5-2
- Wat NSH4-3
- Lvs MIN5-1
- Lvs DAL6-5
Injury report
Sabres
- Jiri KulichDay-To-Day
- Konsta HeleniusOut
- Justin DanforthInjured Reserve
- Alex LyonInjured Reserve
- Matt GrzelcykInjured Reserve
Capitals
- Vincent DesharnaisInjured Reserve
- Rasmus SandinInjured Reserve
- Patrick ThomasInjured Reserve
Game info
- Venue
- Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
- TV
- ESPN+, MNMT, MSGB
- Season series
- WSH leads series 1-0
Capitals and Sabres this season
- Sat 24 OctSabres 3, Capitals 4Final
- Thu 19 NovSabres at CapitalsThu 7:00 PM ET
- Thu 18 MarCapitals at SabresThu 7:30 PM ET
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- Oilers vs LightningThu 7:30 PM ET
- Blue Jackets vs BlackhawksThu 8:00 PM ET
- Islanders vs JetsThu 8:00 PM ET
- Wild vs FlamesThu 8:00 PM ET
- Ducks vs AvalancheThu 9:00 PM ET
- Canucks vs KrakenThu 9:40 PM ET
- Stars vs Golden KnightsThu 10:00 PM ET
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Questions
What time is Sabres vs Capitals?
7:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Thursday 19 November 2026. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.
What channel is Sabres vs Capitals on?
ESPN lists ESPN+, MNMT, MSGB for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.
Who is favoured in Sabres vs Capitals?
Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Washington Capitals a 58% chance, so a call on them pays x1.72. It does not know about injuries or rest.
Where is Sabres vs Capitals played?
At Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, the home of the Washington Capitals.
How many times do the Capitals and Sabres play this season?
This season's schedule has 3 games between them, 1 already played.
Who has won more Capitals vs Sabres games this season?
The Washington Capitals lead 1-0 this season.
When do the Capitals and Sabres play next?
Thursday 18 March 2027 at 7:30 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Capitals at the Sabres.
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