Washington Capitals vs Buffalo Sabres
NHL
Thursday, November 19, 2026Thu, Nov 19Capital One Arena
Buffalo SabresAway
Washington Capitals host Buffalo Sabres on Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM (ET) at Capital One Arena in the NHL.
Washington Capitals have 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Buffalo Sabres have 1 win, 0 draws and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches.
- Competition
- NHL
- Start time
- Thursday, November 19, 2026, 7:00 PM (ET)
- Venue
- Capital One Arena, Washington
- Where to watch
- ESPN+, MNMT, MSGB (In the United States · ESPN) Where to watch NHL →
Preview in numbers
- United States time: 7:00 PM (ET), Thursday November 19, 2026. On TV: ESPN+, MNMT, MSGB (ESPN).
- Washington Capitals have 2 wins and 3 defeats from their last 5.
- Buffalo Sabres have 1 win and 4 defeats from their last 5.
- Their last meeting, on Oct 24, 2026, finished Washington Capitals 4-3 Buffalo Sabres.
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Head-to-head record
1
Washington Capitals
0
Draws
0
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Last meetings
| # | Team | P | W | L | OTL | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hurricanes | 20 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 32 | WLWWW |
| 2 |  Lightning | 19 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 28 | WWLWW |
| 3 |  Canadiens | 19 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 28 | LWWLW |
| 4 |  Devils | 20 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 28 | WWWLW |
| 5 |  Bruins | 19 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 27 | WWWWL |
| 6 |  Senators | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 26 | LWWLW |
| 7 |  Panthers | 20 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 24 | WLLWW |
| 8 |  Rangers | 20 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 23 | WWWLW |
| 9 |  Capitals | 17 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 20 | LLWWL |
| 10 |  Sabres | 18 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 19 | LWLLL |
| 11 |  Islanders | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 18 | WLLLL |
| 12 |  Maple Leafs | 21 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 18 | LLLLL |
| 13 |  Red Wings | 20 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 17 | LLLLL |
| 14 |  Penguins | 19 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 16 | LLWLW |
| 15 |  Flyers | 21 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 16 | LLLWL |
| 16 |  Blue Jackets | 17 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 14 | WWLLL |
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FAQ
What time does Washington Capitals vs Buffalo Sabres start?
Washington Capitals vs Buffalo Sabres (NHL) starts on Thursday, November 19 at 7:00 PM (ET) at Capital One Arena.
Where to watch Washington Capitals vs Buffalo Sabres?
Washington Capitals vs Buffalo Sabres is shown on ESPN+, MNMT and MSGB.
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