Capitals Prepare for Sabres After Rangers Victory

The Washington Capitals are on a strong run, highlighted by a recent 7-4 victory over the New York Rangers, where Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal, inching closer to Wayne Gretzky's record of 894. The Capitals now face the Buffalo Sabres, who are struggling with a three-game losing streak and a home record of 7-10-3. The Sabres will look to Jason Zucker, who has 15 goals and 16 assists, to turn their fortunes around. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild, boasting the NHL's best road record, recently defeated the Capitals in a shootout and will meet the Carolina Hurricanes. The Capitals' upcoming games will test their resilience as they aim to maintain their strong home record and continue chasing their fifth consecutive home win.