Overview
- The Washington Capitals lost 4-2 to the Buffalo Sabres, slipping out of the Eastern Conference's second wild-card spot.
- Buffalo's Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 22 saves, contributing significantly to the Sabres' victory in their final home game of the season.
- Tensions flared in the game's final moments, leading to a brawl initiated by a late hit from T.J. Oshie on Tage Thompson.
- The Capitals have struggled offensively, failing to score more than two goals in their last eight games.
- Washington now sits ninth in the Eastern Conference, tied with Detroit and Philadelphia at 85 points.