The Capitals have actually clawed their way back into playoff contention: numbers for the morning after
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Key Points:
- The Washington Capitals defeated the playoff-bound Buffalo Sabres 6-2 at Capital One Arena, showcasing one of their best performances of the season with strong possession and scoring chance metrics.
- Despite the win, the Capitals' playoff odds remain modest, with MoneyPuck placing their chances at 13.9 percent, though other sources suggest slightly higher probabilities.
- Connor McMichael had a standout game, contributing two points and demonstrating significant offensive involvement, while veteran Alex Ovechkin recorded the fastest two assists of his career and reached 60 points for the 19th time.
- Rookie Ryan Leonard scored his 17th goal of the season, assisted by fellow rookies Cole Hutson and Justin Sourdif, highlighting promising young talent on the team.
- In AHL action, Hershey Bears players Ilya Protas and Andrew Cristall delivered exceptional performances, with Protas tallying six points and Cristall achieving his first professional hat trick in a dominant win over the Hartford Wolf Pack.
