Sabres 8, Capitals 5 — Mar 30, 2025

BUFSabres

8–5

FINAL

WSHCapitals

Shots23BUF

Shots29WSH

Model stars

1OvechkinWSHA+2ChychrunWSHA+3CliftonBUFA+

Mar 30, 2025 · Capital One Arena

Goal horn off

BUFSabres

8–5

FINAL P3

WSHCapitals

Shots

BUF23

Model stars

1OvechkinWSHA+2ChychrunWSHA+3CliftonBUFA+

Shots

WSH29

Mar 30, 2025 · Capital One Arena

Goal horn off

Situation:

BUF54.9%WSH45.1%

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 had the edge

BUF created 0.85 more power-play xG.

BUF

1.48xGWSH

0.63xG

01.252.5

Goaltending Edge

Both below expected · BUF better

BUF gained the goalie advantage.

BUF

-1.7GSAxWSH

-3.8GSAx

−50+5

Finishing Luck

Both above expected · BUF higher

BUF are benefiting more from finishing luck.

BUF

+4.02G−xGWSH

+1.73G−xG

−50+5

Even-strength edge

≈ roughly even

Even-strength xG share is unavailable in this filter.

Special teams edge

BUF had the edge

BUF

1.48xGWSH

0.63xG

01.252.5

Goaltending edge

Both below expected · BUF better

BUF

-1.7GSAxWSH

-3.8GSAx

−50+5

Finishing luck

Both above expected · BUF higher

BUF

+4.02G−xGWSH

+1.73G−xG

−50+5

All situations

BUF

WSH

Period:

Chances:

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Win probability

Team:

BUF

100.0% WP

0.0% WP

WSH

Scrub game time · 60:00

WSH 5-8 BUF

End of Game

60:00

6v5 · EN

BUF

100.0%

WSH

0.0%

Event impact

Unavailable for this event

WSH have the extra attacker at 6v5.

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Game flow pressure

Attacking pressure over time based on shots and chance quality.

WSH had the longest sustained stretch from 9:45 P1 to 8:30 P1, while BUF's best response came from 7:20 P1 to 6:15 P1.

WSH pressureBUF pressureGoalPower play

Scrub game time · 0:00 P3

0:00 P3BUF had the edge

WSH

Pressure

3.67

5 shots · 0.57 xG

BUF

Pressure

4.09

1 shot · 0.76 xG

High-danger chances: WSH 1 · BUF 1. Tap or drag across the chart, or use the time slider.

1.9xG1.8

1.5xG1.6

1.6xG2.6

BUF at WSH

Game ControlChance share: BUF 54.9%, WSH 45.1%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: Alex Ovechkin (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