How to Stream Washington Capitals at Buffalo Sabres: Live, TV Channel

The Washington Capitals will face off against the Buffalo Sabres in a matchup highlighting contrasting fortunes. The Capitals enter the game with a strong record of 26 wins, 10 losses, and 3 overtime losses, placing them first in their division and riding a one-game winning streak. In contrast, the Sabres are struggling with a record of 14 wins, 21 losses, and 5 overtime losses, currently on a three-game losing streak and sitting at the bottom of their division. Key players for the Capitals include Dylan Strome, who leads the team with 44 points, while the Sabres’ Tage Thompson is their top scorer with 33 points. Both teams will look to improve their standings as they meet at KeyBank Center.

Washington Capitals at Buffalo Sabres Game Information

Game Date: January 06, 2025
Game Time: 07:00 PM ET
TV Channel: MSG Sportsnet, NHL Network
Location: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Buffalo Sabres Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 14-21-5
Conference Record: 5-15-2
Division Record: 3-7-1
Streak: 3 loss

Washington Capitals Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 26-10-3
Conference Record: 18-7-1
Division Record: 10-4-0
Streak: 1 win

Stat Leaders

Buffalo Sabres (14-21-5, 33 PTS, #8 in division)

Goals Leader: Tage Thompson, 18G, 15A, 33 PTS
Assists Leader: Rasmus Dahlin, 6G, 22A, 28 PTS
Points Leader: Tage Thompson, 18G, 15A, 33 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Dylan Cozens, 45 PIM
Goalie: James Reimer, 1-3-1, 2.56 GAA, 0.0 SV%

Washington Capitals (26-10-3, 55 PTS, #1 in division)

Goals Leader: Alex Ovechkin, 19G, 11A, 30 PTS
Assists Leader: Dylan Strome, 12G, 32A, 44 PTS
Points Leader: Dylan Strome, 12G, 32A, 44 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Brandon Duhaime, 41 PIM
Goalie: Logan Thompson, 16-2-2, 2.39 GAA, 0.0 SV%

Buffalo Sabres Injury Report

Jacob Bryson – Illness (Day To Day) – Bryson did not play in Saturday’s (Jan. 4) game versus Vegas.
Jordan Greenway – Middle-body (Out) – The Buffalo Sabres placed F Jordan Greenway on injured reserve on Friday (Dec. 20).

Washington Capitals Injury Report

Nicklas Backstrom – Hip (Out For Season) – The Washington Capitals placed F Nicklas Backstrom on long-term injured reserve.
T.J. Oshie – Back (Out For Season) – The Capitals said on Wednesday (Sept. 18) that Oshie will be put on long-term injured reserve due to a chronic back injury which is expected to cost him the entire 2024-25 campaign, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
Sonny Milano – Upper-body (Out) – The Washington Capitals placed F Sonny Milano on long-term injured reserve on Wednesday (Nov. 20), per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.

Buffalo Sabres Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule

January 06, 2025 vs Washington Capitals
January 09, 2025 at Ottawa Senators
January 11, 2025 vs Seattle Kraken
January 15, 2025 vs Carolina Hurricanes
January 17, 2025 vs Pittsburgh Penguins
January 20, 2025 at Seattle Kraken
January 21, 2025 at Vancouver Canucks
January 23, 2025 at Calgary Flames
January 25, 2025 at Edmonton Oilers
January 28, 2025 vs Boston Bruins

Washington Capitals Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule

January 06, 2025 at Buffalo Sabres
January 08, 2025 vs Vancouver Canucks
January 10, 2025 vs Montreal Canadiens
January 11, 2025 at Nashville Predators
January 14, 2025 vs Anaheim Ducks
January 16, 2025 at Ottawa Senators
January 18, 2025 vs Pittsburgh Penguins
January 21, 2025 at Edmonton Oilers
January 23, 2025 at Seattle Kraken
January 25, 2025 at Vancouver Canucks