Capitals Fall to Sabres in Shootout Despite Strong Showings from Wilson, Chychrun, and Protas; Ryan Leonard Named World Junior MVP

In a hard-fought battle, the Washington Capitals faced the Buffalo Sabres and suffered a heartbreaking 4-3 shootout loss, showcasing resilience by tying the game late. Standout performances came from Jakob Chychrun, who extended his impressive points streak, and Tom Wilson, who scored twice, while Aliaksei Protas netted the game-tying goal to celebrate his birthday. Despite challenges, including a rocky start and missed opportunities in the shootout, the Caps earned a point in the standings. On a brighter note, young prospect Ryan Leonard was named the MVP of the 2025 World Junior Championship, leading Team USA to gold with a remarkable performance, raising excitement about his potential transition to the NHL. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelYou can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. New customers can place a FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - if you win or lose your first FIVE DOLLAR BET ! Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.