National Hockey League
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Washington 4, Buffalo 3
Monday, March 16, 2015 7:00 PM
When: 7:00 PM ET, Monday, March 16, 2015
Where: First Niagara Center, Buffalo, New York
Referees: Gord Dwyer, Ghislain Hebert
Linesmen: Steve Miller, Shandor Alphonso
Attendance: 19070
Final Scoring Summary
 
Final OT123OTT
Washington 1111SO4
Buffalo 20103
Team Records
 
Team W/L Home Away Streak
Washington 38-23-6-4 20-11-2-3 18-12-4-1 W2
Buffalo 19-43-2-5 12-19-1-3 7-24-1-2 L7
Recap Quick Hits
  • With this loss, the Buffalo Sabres have a 12-19-1-3 record at home this season. The Washington Capitals have a 18-12-4-1 record on the road.
  • Buffalo has a streak of 7 straight up losses. The Sabres have won 2 of their last 10 games.
  • Washington has a streak of 2 straight up wins. The Capitals have won 5 of their last 10 games.
  • Tyler Ennis played for 23:22 during 27 shifts and scored 1 point. Tyler Ennis had 1 goal and 0 assists.
  • Matt Niskanen played for 26:00 during 30 shifts and scored 2 points. Matt Niskanen had 0 goals and 2 assists.
  • Buffalo had 3 powerplay opportunities and converted 1 of them.
  • Washington had 2 powerplay opportunities and converted 2 of them.
Top Game Performances
Washington   Buffalo
Matt Niskanen 2 Points Tyler Ennis 1
Curtis Glencross 1 Goals Tyler Ennis 1
Matt Niskanen 2 Assists Brian Gionta 1
Curtis Glencross 1 Power Play Goals Tyler Ennis 1
N/A Short Handed Goals N/A
Braden Holtby .909 Save Percentage Anders Lindback .921
Braden Holtby 30 Saves Anders Lindback 35
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Shots Goals PP PK PIM FW
Washington 38 4 2-2 2-3 8 27
Buffalo 33 3 1-3 0-2 6 31
Upcoming Games
  • Buffalo will play their next game on the road against Boston. The Sabres have a W/L % of .421 after a win and .220 after a loss.
  • Washington will play their next game on the road against Minnesota. The Capitals have a W/L % of .500 after a win and .576 after a loss.