The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Washington Capitals 8-5 on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Alex Tuch and Tage Thompson each scored twice for Buffalo, while Jack Quinn added a goal and two assists. James Reimer made 24 saves in the win.
For Washington, Alex Ovechkin scored his 890th career goal, moving within five of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record. Ovechkin also contributed two assists in the game. Logan Thompson made 15 saves for the Capitals, who have lost three consecutive games.
The game featured multiple lead changes, but Buffalo secured the victory with a strong performance in the third period.
For a condensed view of the game’s highlights, you can watch the following video: