4 takeaways from the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 overtime loss to the Capitals

The Buffalo Sabres end up losing in overtime to the Washington Capitals after building a 2-0 lead in the first period.

By Brandon Croce · Sabre Noise

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 1:47 AM

Key Things to Know

The Buffalo Sabres lost 4-3 in overtime to the Washington Capitals.
Former Sabres forward Alex Tuch scored two goals, including the game-winner in overtime.
Jack Quinn and Noah Ostlund each scored for Buffalo, while Zach Benson added an assist.

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The Buffalo Sabres suffered a 4-3 overtime loss against the Washington Capitals on Saturday night in their first game against former forward Alex Tuch. Tuch scored two goals for Washington, including an accidental deflection off former teammate Tage Thompson and the decisive game-winner in overtime off a Dylan Strome feed.

Despite the defeat, Buffalo's line of Jack Quinn, Noah Ostlund, and Zach Benson continued to impress, with Quinn and Ostlund each scoring a goal. Brandon Croce highlights the Sabres' ongoing second-period struggles, noting the team relinquished an early lead and has now dropped to a -11 second-period goal differential this season.

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4 takeaways from the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 overtime loss to the Capitals

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