The Capitals ended a three game losing streak with a mostly comfortable 5 to 3 home ice win over the Sabres.
Here’s Monday night’s Plus/Minus:
Plus: Alex Ovechkin continues his chase of legends.
Minus: Missed Delay of Game penalties.
Nine more notes on the game:
- 2:13 into the contest Tom Wilson put the Capitals ahead by one. A point shot from Trevor van Riemsdyk was deflected by Ovechkin and Wilson in succession before beating Dustin Tokarski’s left side.
- Washington denied a Buffalo power play midway through the first frame with noticeable ease.