Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals — Saturday, October 24, 2026 Game Analysis
Buffalo Sabres at Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. Final/OT.
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- Alex Tuch (6)
- Dylan Strome (2)
- Dylan Strome (3)
- Alex Tuch (7)
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- Jack Quinn (6)
- Josh Doan (2)
- Noah Ostlund (3)
Official game highlights
Game statistics
| Statistic | Buffalo Sabres | Washington Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 21 | 34 |
| Power-play goals | 0 | 0 |
| Power-play opportunities | 2 | 3 |
| Power-play conversion (%) | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Faceoffs won (%) | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Hits | 15 | 26 |
| Blocked shots | 9 | 21 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 5 |
| Giveaways | 24 | 15 |
| Penalty minutes | 6 | 4 |
Source: ESPN game statistics.
Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals Game Analysis
Washington Capitals defeated Buffalo Sabres, 4–3 in overtime. Washington Capitals led shots on goal 34–21. Buffalo Sabres went 0-for-2; Washington Capitals went 0-for-3. Buffalo Sabres won 56.6% of the faceoffs.
Based on the recorded result and reported team totals. These comparisons describe this game, not season averages.
Capitals 4, Sabres 3 in OT on October 24, 2026
On October 24, 2026, the Washington Capitals defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in overtime, recovering from a two-goal deficit. Alex Tuch scored twice against his former club, including the winning goal.
Dylan Strome supplied Washington’s other two goals, both during the second period. His first brought the Capitals level at 2-2, and his second gave them their first lead.
Buffalo had taken control early through goals from Jack Quinn and Josh Doan. Tuch started Washington’s comeback when his centering pass deflected off Tage Thompson’s stick and into the net.
The Sabres responded to Strome’s second-period double when Noah Östlund scored at 2:20 of the third. Neither side could break the tie during the remainder of regulation, leaving Tuch to decide the game in overtime.
Charlie Lindgren finished with 18 saves for Washington, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 30 for Buffalo. The defeat extended the Sabres’ losing streak to three games. Tuch’s two goals gave Washington the final edge in a game featuring several changes of momentum.
Scoring and goaltending
Washington Capitals won 4–3 at Capital One Arena.
Who scored
- Jack Quinn Goal (6) Wrist Shot, assists: Olen Zellweger (2), Zach Benson (7)
- Josh Doan Goal (2) Snap Shot, assists: Ryan McLeod (2)
- Alex Tuch Goal (6) Backhand, assists: Jordan Kyrou (5)
- Dylan Strome Goal (2) Backhand, assists: Jordan Kyrou (6), Jakob Chychrun (5)
- Dylan Strome Goal (3) Snap Shot, assists: Justin Sourdif (1), Martin Fehervary (2)
- Noah Ostlund Goal (3) Wrist Shot, assists: Owen Power (7), Rasmus Dahlin (3)
- Alex Tuch Goal (7) Snap Shot, assists: Dylan Strome (6), Jakob Chychrun (6)
Goalies
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 30 of 34 for Buffalo Sabres.
- Charlie Lindgren stopped 18 of 21 for Washington Capitals.
Alex Tuch Goal (7) Snap Shot, assists: Dylan Strome (6), Jakob Chychrun (6) That made the score 3–4 in the OT, and Washington Capitals stayed ahead.