The Washington Capitals host the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET as both clubs continue their 2026-2027 regular season schedules.
Washington enters the game with a 5-3-0 record and carries a two-game winning streak. The Capitals recently defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 and the New Jersey Devils 4-2 on home ice. Prior to those victories, Washington suffered a 4-2 road loss against the Carolina Hurricanes and a 5-3 home defeat to the Seattle Kraken, following an earlier 3-1 win over the New York Rangers.
Buffalo brings a 4-3-2 record into the matchup after earning points in four of its last five games. The Sabres fell 4-3 in overtime during their most recent contest at the Montreal Canadiens. That followed a 5-4 overtime victory at the Toronto Maple Leafs, a 4-3 shootout loss at Montreal, a 5-3 home win over the Florida Panthers, and a 4-1 loss against the Utah Mammoth.
Saturday marks the first meeting of the season between the two clubs. Washington aims to extend its winning streak to three games, while Buffalo looks to collect points for the fifth time in six outings.
