In a surprising matchup, the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Washington Capitals 8-5, marking their final encounter of the season. Despite the Capitals’ solid start, the Sabres capitalized on power plays and maintained control as they scored multiple goals, including a strong third period. Jakob Chychrun shone for the Capitals, netting two goals, while Alex Ovechkin made significant contributions. The game exemplified how lower-ranked teams can change dynamics through determination and strategy, particularly against higher-ranked opponents. Additionally, Chychrun's goal song change created a notable moment during the game.
The Capitals controlled play in the first but didn't create enough offense to really test James Reimer. Tom Wilson had the best five-on-five chance of the first frame after Martin Fehervary fed him on an odd-man rush. Wilson couldn't lift the puck over Reimer's pads.
Jakob Chychrun has changed his goal song to 'Bandz a Make Her Dance' in honor of the pregame tunnel ritual he has with Alex Ovechkin. He scored twice in the game, giving him 20 goals on the season.
The Sabres are the Eastern Conference's worst team, coming into play trailing the conference-leading Caps by 37 standings points, yet they overcame the Capitals with an outstanding performance.
Chychrun potted his second of the game to tie things back up. Ovechkin deflected home his 37th of the season and then set up another for Pierre-Luc Dubois.
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