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5 takeaways from the Buffalo Sabres shootout win over the Washington Capitals

The Buffalo Sabres find a way to get the win against the Washington Capitals in a back-and-forth game.

Nov 1, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (79) makes a pad save on Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (17) during the second period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images | Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

For the fourth straight game, the Buffalo Sabres played extra hockey but this time it went to the shootout. The Sabres were able to close it out thanks to Bowen Byram scoring in the shootout.