The Buffalo Sabres and Washington Capitals played on Monday, November 8, 2021 in an Eastern Conference NHL matchup. Buffalo entered the night on a four-game losing streak, while Washington also entered tonight's contest on a three-game losing streak. Both teams looked to end their streaks and earn their first win of November.

Buffalo's Rasmus Asplund took a six-game point streak into this matchup as well. He has scored 10 points with four goals and six assists in that time frame.

Washington's offense outpaced Buffalo's, earning them the 5-3 win.  Tom Wilson scored a pair of goals for the Capitals.  Alexander Ovechkin contributed a goal and two assists for a three-point night. His goal was number 741 for his career. With that goal, he ties Brett Hull for fourth all-time in NHL goals.

Other Notables for Washington

Evgeny Kuznetsov had a three-point night as he assisted on three of Washington's five goals. Connor McMichael and Carl Hagelin also contributed points in the win. Vitek Vaneck made 25 saves on 28 shots faced. He earned the win.

Buffalo Goal scoring

Cody Eakin, Anders Bjork and Colin Miller each scored a goal for Buffalo. Arttu Ruotsalainen, Robert Hagg, Mark Pysyk and Vinnie Hinostroza each contributed an assist for the Sabres in the losing effort. Dustin Tokarski started in net, finishing with 25 saves on 30 shots faced as he took the loss.  Asplund didn't record a point and was held to just a single shot on goal, ending his point streak ends after six games.

What's Next

Buffalo now has a five-game losing skid. They fall to 5-5-2 this season. Buffalo hosts the Edmonton Oilers on Friday, November 12, 2021 as the next game on the schedule.

Washington ends a three-game drought and improves to 6-2-4 this year. Washington travels to Detroit on Thursday, November 11, 2021 for their next contest.