How to watch Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals
NHL. Buffalo Sabres (4-4-3) at Washington Capitals (6-4-0). Thursday, November 19 at 7:00 PM ET at Capital One Arena. Watch on ESPN+, MNMT or MSGB.
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Thu, Nov 19 · ET
Where to watch
- ESPN+Streaming service. Needs a subscription.
Local channels
- MNMTLocal channel, only in the teams' home areas. TV channel. Available with cable, satellite or a live TV streaming service.
- MSGBLocal channel, only in the teams' home areas. TV channel. Available with cable, satellite or a live TV streaming service.
Preview
The Sabres (4-4-3) visit the Capitals (6-4-0) at Capital One Arena, Thursday, November 19 at 7:00 PM ET.
The Sabres have won 1 of their last 5. Their last game was a loss, 4-3 OT at Washington Capitals.
The Capitals have won 3 of their last 5. Their last game was a win, 4-3 OT against Buffalo Sabres.
They last met on Sat, Oct 24, 2026, when the Capitals won 4-3.
Players to watch: Jack Quinn (Sabres' goals leader, 6) and Alex Tuch (Capitals' goals leader, 7).
On the injury report for the Sabres: Jiri Kulich (out), Sam Carrick (injured reserve), Alex Lyon (injured reserve).
On the injury report for the Capitals: Logan Thompson (injured reserve), Vincent Desharnais (injured reserve), Rasmus Sandin (injured reserve).
The game is on ESPN+.
Injury report
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jiri Kulich C | Out | Concussion |
| Justin Danforth RW | Day-To-Day | Upper Body |
| Sam Carrick C | Injured Reserve | Upper Body |
| Alex Lyon G | Injured Reserve | Upper Body |
| Matt Grzelcyk D | Injured Reserve | Lower Body |
Washington Capitals
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson G | Injured Reserve | Lower Body |
| Vincent Desharnais D | Injured Reserve | Abdomen |
| Rasmus Sandin D | Injured Reserve | Knee |
| Patrick Thomas C | Injured Reserve | Upper Body |
Head-to-head
Regular Season Series: WSH leads series 1-0
- Sat, Oct 24, 2026Buffalo Sabres 3atWashington Capitals 4
- Sat, Apr 4, 2026Buffalo Sabres 2atWashington Capitals 6
- Thu, Mar 12, 2026Washington Capitals 2atBuffalo Sabres 1
- Sat, Nov 1, 2025Washington Capitals 3atBuffalo Sabres 4
- Sun, Mar 30, 2025Buffalo Sabres 8atWashington Capitals 5
Recent formnewest first
Buffalo Sabres
- Sat, Oct 24 L 4-3 OT at Washington Capitals
- Wed, Oct 21 L 3-1 vs Philadelphia Flyers
- Sat, Oct 17 L 4-3 OT at Montreal Canadiens
- Thu, Oct 15 W 5-4 OT at Toronto Maple Leafs
- Tue, Oct 13 L 4-3 SO at Montreal Canadiens
Washington Capitals
- Sat, Oct 24 W 4-3 OT vs Buffalo Sabres
- Tue, Oct 20 L 5-2 vs Los Angeles Kings
- Sat, Oct 17 W 4-2 vs New Jersey Devils
- Wed, Oct 14 W 5-4 vs Montreal Canadiens
- Tue, Oct 13 L 4-2 at Carolina Hurricanes
Key players
Buffalo Sabres
| Goals | Jack Quinn 6 |
| Assists | Owen Power 7 |
| Points | Jack Quinn 11 |
Washington Capitals
| Goals | Alex Tuch 7 |
| Assists | Dylan Strome 6 |
| Points | Alex Tuch 9 |
Questions
Is there a free Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals live stream?
No. ESPN+, MNMT or MSGB needs a paid subscription. Only games on CBS, Fox, NBC and ABC are free, with a TV antenna. Sites promising free streams are unofficial and often unsafe.
What channel is Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals on?
Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals is on ESPN+, MNMT or MSGB.
What time does Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals start?
Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals starts Thursday, November 19 at 7:00 PM ET at Capital One Arena.
Does StreamEast stream Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals?
No. We don't stream games and we're not the old StreamEast site. We list the official channels and apps showing each game.
Who is injured for Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals?
Players listed as out or doubtful: Jiri Kulich (Buffalo Sabres, out); Sam Carrick (Buffalo Sabres, injured reserve); Alex Lyon (Buffalo Sabres, injured reserve); Matt Grzelcyk (Buffalo Sabres, injured reserve); Logan Thompson (Washington Capitals, injured reserve); Vincent Desharnais (Washington Capitals, injured reserve); Rasmus Sandin (Washington Capitals, injured reserve); Patrick Thomas (Washington Capitals, injured reserve). Check the full injury report above for questionable players.
Who won the last Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals game?
Washington Capitals won 4-3 on Sat, Oct 24, 2026.