US EditionSabres slip to third in division with consecutive road losses
Aliaksei Protas returned from injury with a goal and assist, and Logan Thompson stopped 37 shots as Washington won its fourth of five.
- On Saturday, the Washington Capitals defeated the Buffalo Sabres 6-2, with Aliaksei Protas recording a goal and an assist in his return from injury.
- Washington established a 3-0 lead in the first six minutes, with Jakob Chychrun, Dylan Strome, and Connor McMichael scoring early goals to dominate the game's opening.
- Goaltender Logan Thompson made 37 saves in his 10th consecutive start, anchoring the defense while Ryan Leonard and Tom Wilson added third-period goals to secure the victory.
- With four wins in their last five games, the Capitals moved within one point of the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference standings.
- Upcoming schedules feature the Capitals visiting the New York Rangers on Sunday, April 5, 2026, while the Sabres host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday, April 6, 2026.
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Sabres slip to third in division with consecutive road losses
WASHINGTON (AP) — Aliaksei Protas had a goal and assist in his return from injury and the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 on Saturday night. Rasmus Dahlin had a goal and assist, and Beck Malenstyn also scored for the Sabres, who clinched a playoff berth for the first time in 14 seasons to end [...]
Aliaksei Protas to return, Capitals to make changes to forward lines for Sabres game
The Washington Capitals got a sight for sore eyes as Aliaksei Protas was a full participant in the team’s morning skate on Saturday. Protas has missed the past two games due to the upper-body injury he suffered in a brutal headfirst collision with Nic Dowd last week. “There’s no great time for injuries, but especially now when we’re fighting for our lives,” Protas said. “You want to be there with the boys, and you want to help.” The 25-year-old …
Metropolitan Notes: Protas, Frank, Kochetkov, Marchment
The Capitals will welcome back a pair of forwards tonight as they continue their push for a playoff spot against Buffalo. NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti reports (Twitter links) that Aliaksei Protas and Ethen Frank are set to return to the lineup. They’re set to take the place of Ivan Miroshnichenko and David Kampf, who will be healthy scratches. Protas had missed the past two games with an upper-body injury. While he’s not scoring at the same rate as …
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