The Buffalo Sabres travel to Washington to face the Washington Capitals on Thursday, November 19, 2026. The regular-season matchup is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET at Capital One Arena.
Buffalo enters the contest with an 8-5-3 record. The Sabres have won four of their last five games, starting with a 2-0 win at the San Jose Sharks, a 7-6 win at the Anaheim Ducks, and a 3-2 win at the Los Angeles Kings. Buffalo then lost 2-1 against the Ottawa Senators before earning a 5-2 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets in its most recent game.
Washington holds a 9-6-0 record on the season. The Capitals won 5-2 against the Philadelphia Flyers and 4-3 at the Nashville Predators before dropping consecutive contests, losing 5-1 against the Minnesota Wild and 6-5 against the Dallas Stars. Washington took a 4-3 victory against the Florida Panthers in its latest outing.
This game marks the second meeting between the two teams during the 2026-2027 regular season. Washington earned a 4-3 overtime victory in the first matchup on October 24, giving the Capitals a 1-0 record in the head-to-head series.
Buffalo enters the contest having won four of its previous five games, while Washington comes in following a one-goal victory at home.
