Buffalo Sabres
Current season record
5–4–3 · 13 pts
Wins–losses–overtime losses · 2026-27
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Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals — Saturday, December 14, 2024 Game Analysis
Buffalo Sabres at Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. Final.
Game Analysis
Capital One Arena
- USMNMT, MSG-B
WSH
- PPTom Wilson (12)
- PPTom Wilson (13)
- Dylan Strome (10)
- ENJakob Chychrun (9)
BUF
- Jason Zucker (8)
- Jiri Kulich (4)
Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals Game Summary — Saturday, December 14, 2024
By Hockey in 60
Initial summary · A fuller recap will replace this when published.
Washington Capitals defeated Buffalo Sabres 4–2. The game was played at Capital One Arena.
A brief summary of the verified result. Source: ESPN game record. Detailed reporting is shown when available.
Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals Game Analysis — Saturday, December 14, 2024
By Hockey in 60
Washington Capitals paired the victory with a 31–21 advantage in shots on goal, accounting for 59.6% of the two teams’ combined shots. That gives the result support beyond the scoreline: the winning side also put more attempts on target. Shot totals alone do not show the quality of those chances or how the balance changed while either team was protecting a lead.
Buffalo Sabres converted 0 of 2 power plays (0.0%); Washington Capitals converted 2 of 3 power plays (66.7%). The 2-goal net power-play edge matched the 2-goal final margin. This identifies special teams as a meaningful scoring difference, without proving how the game would have unfolded with different penalties.
Buffalo Sabres won 54.4% of faceoffs yet was outshot 31–21. The faceoff advantage was not accompanied by a shot-volume advantage in the full-game totals. Winning a draw can provide an initial chance to control the puck, but it does not establish sustained possession or attacking pressure; zone entries, puck recovery and chance-quality data would be needed to explain the disconnect.
Hockey in 60’s interpretation of verified game statistics, highlighting meaningful differences and what they suggest about the result. Comparisons describe this game, not season averages. Source: ESPN game statistics.
Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals Official Game Highlights — Saturday, December 14, 2024
Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals Game Statistics — Saturday, December 14, 2024
| Statistic | Buffalo Sabres | Washington Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 21 | 31 |
| Power-play goals | 0 | 2 |
| Power-play opportunities | 2 | 3 |
| Power-play conversion (%) | 0.0 | 66.7 |
| Faceoffs won (%) | 54.4 | 45.6 |
| Hits | 25 | 27 |
| Blocked shots | 10 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 4 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 13 |
| Penalty minutes | 11 | 9 |
Source: ESPN game statistics.
Scoring and goaltending
Washington Capitals won 4–2 at Capital One Arena.
Who scored
- Jason Zucker Goal (8) Deflected, assists: Jordan Greenway (4), Ryan McLeod (9)
- Tom Wilson Goal (12) Tip-In, assists: John Carlson (18), Connor McMichael (12)
- Tom Wilson Goal (13) Wrist Shot, assists: Jakob Chychrun (11)
- Jiri Kulich Goal (4) Tip-In, assists: Bowen Byram (13), Tage Thompson (8)
- Dylan Strome Goal (10) Tip-In, assists: John Carlson (19), Taylor Raddysh (9)
- Jakob Chychrun Goal (9) Snap Shot, assists: John Carlson (20), Pierre-Luc Dubois (17)
Goalies
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 27 of 30 for Buffalo Sabres.
- Logan Thompson stopped 19 of 21 for Washington Capitals.
Dylan Strome Goal (10) Tip-In, assists: John Carlson (19), Taylor Raddysh (9) That made the score 2–3 in the 3rd, and Washington Capitals stayed ahead.