Buffalo at Washington

The Capitals have been disappointing over their last 33 games where they are a mediocre 14-19. They have allowed 36 goals in their last 12 games, at 3 per contest. The Sabres hit rock bottom through a 20-game stretch where they went just 4-16, but the before and after has left this team in good shape. They are 13-5 over their last 18, winning four straight, and allowed just 2 goals in their last three, so this team is playing as well as anyone in the league right now. They have also been impressive when facing a team that allowed 2 goals or less in their last contest at 12-3 in their last 15, while the Caps in that identical situation are 3-10 in their last 13. Play is on Buffalo.