"The Caps came into Buffalo looking to get off to a quick start, establish their game, and take it to the Sabres as the road team wrapping up their back-to-back set."
"They did that...and then kind of forgot how to play hockey for a bit, kicking off a wild first period and then a defensive stalemate for the rest of regulation."
"Plus: When the Sabres roared back with three goals to take the lead, it felt like this was going to be one of Those Games, one that could spiral out of control quickly - especially with the Caps struggling to score goals themselves."
"Minus: The Washington Capitals power play. 'Nuff said."
Washington opened the game in Buffalo with intent to get off to a quick start and seize control, and achieved that early. The team then experienced a lapse that produced a chaotic first period, followed by a defensive stalemate through the remainder of regulation. Buffalo responded with a three-goal run to take the lead, threatening a momentum swing while Washington struggled to score. Washington recovered to tie the game and then tightened defensively to secure at least one point. The Capitals' power play remained ineffective. Dylan Strome returned and earned recognition as the player of the game.
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