The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Washington Capitals 4-3 in a shootout on November 1, 2025, at KeyBank Center. Bowen Byram scored the decisive goal in the shootout, marking his first career shootout goal, as the Sabres snapped a three-game losing streak and extended their points streak to six games. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was outstanding, stopping all five Capitals shooters, including Alex Ovechkin, who remains one goal shy of 900 for his career. Ovechkin, who was held without a goal for the fourth consecutive game, is approaching a significant milestone. The game featured a rapid start with three goals in the first 2:30, including Dylan Strome and Aliaksei Protas for Washington, and Tage Thompson and Isak Rosen for Buffalo. Rosen scored his first NHL goal, contributing to the Sabres' victory. The game also marked John Carlson's 1,100th NHL game, a milestone for the Capitals. Buffalo's next game will be against Utah, while Washington will face St. Louis. The game was closely contested, with Byram’s shootout goal and Luukkonen’s heroics key to the Sabres' win. Washington has now lost four straight games.