Capitals vs Sabres Picks and Prediction – 4/2/2024

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The Washington Capitals look to snap a two-game losing streak with a victory on the road Tuesday when visiting the Buffalo Sabres. Washington is 36-27-10 with 82 points and third in the Metropolitan Division. The top three in each division automatically qualify for the postseason. Washington was defeated by the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Saturday in overtime. Make sure you stay up to date with all the NHL action, with our expert NHL picks.

Alex Ovechkin is the leading goal scorer for Washington with 26, while John Carlson is the leader in assists with 38 and Dylan Strome is the leader in points with 61. In goal, Charlie Lindgren is 21-13-6 with a goals against average of 2.71 and save percentage of .911. Washington averages 2.70 goals per game and allows 3.11 goals per game. Washington's power play scores 21.0% of the time and its penalty kill unit is successful 79.4% of the time.

The Buffalo Sabres look to bounce back from a loss with a victory at home on Tuesday when hosting Washington. Buffalo is 35-35-5 with 75 points and seven points behind the second and last wild card spot in the Eastern Conference with seven games remaining on the regular season schedule. Buffalo was defeated by the Toronto Maple 3-0 on Saturday and has lost four of the last six.

Tage Thompson is leading Buffalo in goals scored with 26, while Rasmus Dahlin is the leader in assists with 36 and in points with 53. In goal, Ukko-Pekka Loukkonen is 24-20-3 with a goals against average of 2.58 and save percentage of .910. Buffalo averages 2.95 goals per game and allows 3.01 goals per game. Buffalo’s power play scores 15.6% of the time and its penalty kill unit is successful 79.5% of the time.