"Buffalo enters tonight's matchup on a high note after clinching their first playoff berth in 15 years. They're 14-3-2 since the Olympic Break and a league-best 32-8-4 in their last 44 games since replacing GM Kevyn Adams with Jarmo Kekäläinen on Dec. 15, 2025."
"One of those rare losses came against the Capitals during the two teams' last meeting on March 12, which ended a Sabres eight-game winning streak. Charlie Lindgren had a Herculean performance - which actually was his last appearance in net."
"Aliaksei Protas will return to the Capitals' lineup tonight, while Logan Thompson will make his 10th straight start."
The Capitals are still in contention for the playoffs after other teams lost. The Sabres have clinched their first playoff spot in 15 years and are performing well. They have a strong record since a management change. The last meeting between the two teams saw the Capitals end the Sabres' eight-game winning streak. Charlie Lindgren had a standout performance in that game. Aliaksei Protas returns for the Capitals, while Logan Thompson starts for the Sabres. The game starts at 7 pm.
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