Overview

• Alex Ovechkin scored his 890th career goal, moving within five of Wayne Gretzky's NHL all-time record of 894.
• Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch each scored twice for the Sabres, with Thompson extending his scoring streak to four games.
• Jack Quinn contributed a goal and two assists, pushing his point streak to four games in Buffalo's offensive surge.
• The Capitals have now dropped three consecutive games, struggling on the power play with an 0-for-18 record over the last 10 games.
• Sabres goaltender James Reimer extended his personal winning streak to four games with 24 saves in the victory.