"In two of their last three games (and a period of that third outing) the Caps have looked flat, disinterested, and just not good. That trend seemed like it would continue into tonight's game, as they headed into Buffalo to face a Sabres squad that had won eight straight and looked dead on their feet."
"That all changed in the second period, when the team - led by a power-play goal from Ryan Leonard - woke up. Sorta. But enough to make things interesting, and honestly at this point that's all we're looking for."
"How about Leonard, who has now scored in three straight and has three of the team's last four goals overall? Kid's going to be a menace very very soon."
The Capitals faced the Buffalo Sabres, who had won eight consecutive games. Washington appeared headed for another flat performance early, generating only nine shots through two periods. The team's fortunes shifted in the second period when Ryan Leonard scored on the power play, energizing the offense. Jakob Chychrun added the game-winning goal. Despite the offensive struggles, Charlie Lindgren delivered a strong goaltending performance to secure the victory. Leonard continues an impressive streak, scoring in three consecutive games and accounting for three of the team's last four goals, signaling his emergence as a significant contributor.
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