Capitals host the Sabres after Protas’ 2-goal game

Buffalo Sabres (11-14-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (20-6-2, in the Metropolitan Division)

Washington; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals host the Buffalo Sabres after Aliaksei Protas scored two goals in the Capitals’ 2-1 overtime win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Washington has an 8-4-2 record in home games and a 20-6-2 record overall. The Capitals have a 9-2-0 record when they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponent.

Buffalo has a 5-5-1 record in road games and an 11-14-4 record overall. The Sabres are 4-9-3 in games their opponents commit fewer penalties.

The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Connor McMichael has 15 goals and 11 assists for the Capitals. Tom Wilson has five goals and four assists over the last 10 games.

Alex Tuch has eight goals and 16 assists for the Sabres. Tage Thompson has scored six goals over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Capitals: 7-2-1, averaging 3.3 goals, 5.7 assists, four penalties and 9.6 penalty minutes while giving up 2.5 goals per game.

Sabres: 2-5-3, averaging 2.5 goals, 3.7 assists, 3.9 penalties and 9.8 penalty minutes while giving up 3.1 goals per game.

INJURIES: Capitals: None listed.

Sabres: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.