The Capitals complete the second half of a road back-to-back set when they visit the Buffalo Sabres tonight at KeyBank Center. The Capitals’ 18 wins in the second game of back-to-backs since the start of the 2023-24 season rank tied for eighth in the NHL. Sixteen of those 18 wins have come on the road. Washington’s 16 road wins on zero days rest since 2023-24 are the second most in the League, trailing only Dallas (18). Tonight’s contest marks the second of three meetings between Washington and Buffalo this season. The Capitals rallied from a third-period deficit to earn a point in a 4-3 shootout loss at Buffalo on Nov. 1. The two teams will complete their season series on April 4 in D.C.

Connor McMichael is expected to play his 300th career game tonight. McMichael made his NHL debut on Jan. 24, 2021 versus the Sabres. McMichael, who was drafted by the Capitals in the first round (25th overall) of the 2019 NHL Draft, will become the 13th player from his draft class to reach the 300-game mark. Among players taken in the 2019 NHL Draft, McMichael ranks 11th in goals (63) and tied for 12th in points (141). McMichael has appeared in 224 of Washington’s 230 games (97.4%) since the start of the 2023-24 season. McMichael’s 224 games played in that span rank second on the team (Dylan Strome: 228 GP). The 25-year-old forward scored two goals on Monday against Calgary, including the game-winning goal on the power play with less than 10 minutes left in regulation. Four of McMichael’s 10 goals this season are game-winners. The Ajax, Ontario native has recorded 33 points (10g, 23a) in 62 games this season.

Thursday, March 12

4:45 p.m. – Head coach Spencer Carbery media availability, KeyBank Center

7 p.m. – Capitals at Buffalo Sabres, KeyBank Center

TV: MNMT2

Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Capitals Radio Network

Friday, March 13

Day off

Saturday, March 14

12:45 p.m. – Head coach Spencer Carbery media availability, Capital One Arena

3 p.m. – Capitals vs. Boston Bruins, Capital One Arena

TV: ABC

Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Capitals Radio Network

Sunday, March 15

11 a.m. – Practice, MedStar Capitals IcePlex

Monday, March 16

Day off

Schedule subject to change. Updated schedule information will be announced on @CapitalsPR