The Washington Capitals (37-30-11, eighth in the Eastern Conference) visit the Buffalo Sabres (37-37-5, 13th) in conference action on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET.
Buffalo suffered a 3-2 loss on the road its last time out on April 9 against the Dallas Stars.
In its most recent game on April 9, Washington secured a 2-1 road victory against the Detroit Red Wings.