"The Washington Capitals authored one of their most improbable victories of the year on Thursday, defeating the Buffalo Sabres 2-1. The first-in-the-Atlantic Sabres had won eight-straight games coming into the night and were the hottest team in the league since January."
"If you're an optimist, someone who sees the glass as always half full, today's game against the Boston Bruins is arguably The Biggest Game of the Season. The Capitals literally need a regulation win today to have any remaining hope of a possible playoff appearance by season's end."
"The Capitals trail the Bruins by five points for the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference, but the Bruins have two games in hand (meaning they could earn a maximum of four more points when they catch up to the Capitals in games played)."
The Washington Capitals defeated the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 in an improbable victory, though the two points marginally improved their playoff odds to 12.9 percent. Facing the Boston Bruins today represents a crucial matchup for the Capitals' playoff aspirations. The Capitals trail the Bruins by five points for the second wild card spot, with the Bruins holding two games in hand. Additional competition for playoff positioning includes the Columbus Blue Jackets, Ottawa Senators, and Philadelphia Flyers. The Capitals also sit six points behind the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders. Logan Thompson will start in goal, with David Kampf unavailable due to visa issues following his trade. The game airs nationally on ABC at 3:00 pm.
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