Capitals 3, Sabres 4 — Jan 6, 2025

WSHCapitals

3–4

FINAL

BUFSabres

Shots28WSH

Shots27BUF

Model stars

1ProtasWSHA+2TuchBUFA+3DahlinBUFA+

Jan 6, 2025 · KeyBank Center

Goal horn off

WSHCapitals

3–4

FINAL SO

BUFSabres

Shots

WSH28

Model stars

1ProtasWSHA+2TuchBUFA+3DahlinBUFA+

Shots

BUF27

Jan 6, 2025 · KeyBank Center

Goal horn off

Situation:

WSH42.4%BUF57.6%

Includes power plays, overtime and empty-net play. Chance share is not win probability.

Even-Strength Edge

≈ roughly even

Unavailable in this filter.

Even-strength xG share is unavailable in this filter.

Special Teams Edge

BUF held a slight edge

BUF created 0.34 more power-play xG.

WSH

0.68xGBUF

1.01xG

01.252.5

Goaltending Edge

WSH had the edge

WSH gained the goalie advantage.

WSH

+0.8GSAxBUF

-0.2GSAx

−40+4

Finishing Luck

Both near expected

Finishing luck has played a minimal role.

WSH

+0.24G−xGBUF

+0.25G−xG

−40+4

Even-strength edge

≈ roughly even

Even-strength xG share is unavailable in this filter.

Special teams edge

BUF held a slight edge

WSH

0.68xGBUF

1.01xG

01.252.5

Goaltending edge

WSH had the edge

WSH

+0.8GSAxBUF

-0.2GSAx

−40+4

Finishing luck

Both near expected

WSH

+0.24G−xGBUF

+0.25G−xG

−40+4

All situations

WSH

BUF

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Chances:

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Win probability

Team:

WSH

0.0% WP

100.0% WP

BUF

Scrub game time · 65:00

BUF 3-3 WSH

End of Game

65:00

3v3

WSH

0.0%

BUF

100.0%

Event impact

Unavailable for this event

WP reflects the current game state at 3v3.

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Game flow pressure

Attacking pressure over time based on shots and chance quality.

BUF had the longest sustained stretch from 14:10 P2 to 12:45 P2, while BUF's best response came from 13:25 P3 to 12:05 P3.

BUF pressureWSH pressureGoalPower play

Scrub game time · 0:00 OT

0:00 OTBUF dominated

BUF

Pressure

3.03

4 shots · 0.33 xG

WSH

Pressure

0.98

1 shot · 0.17 xG

High-danger chances: BUF 0 · WSH 0. Tap or drag across the chart, or use the time slider.

1.3xG1.7

0.9xG2.5

1.5xG0.6

0.6xG0.5

WSH at BUF

Game ControlChance share: WSH 42.4%, BUF 57.6%Collapse

Shot qualityExplore shot locations and the quality of each scoring chance.Collapse

Game storyFollow win probability and attacking pressure as the game unfolds.Collapse

Win probability

Goaltender duelBoth starters on results, workload and the quality of shots they facedCollapse

PlayersTop game grade: Aliaksei Protas (WSH), A+Collapse

LinesFive-on-five forward lines, defensive pairings, and matchupsExplore

Event timelineEvery goal, penalty and shot in orderExplore

Box scoreOfficial team, skater, and goalie stats.Explore

Game summary

Game flow pressure