Caps Aim to Break Buffalo Curse as Dowd Line Continues to Shine

The Washington Capitals are set to face the Buffalo Sabres in a crucial matchup at KeyBank Center on Monday night, aiming to snap a three-game losing streak in Buffalo. The Caps, riding an eight-game home point streak, have struggled on the road recently, dropping four of their last five away games. Their last visit to Buffalo ended in a 17-8 aggregate loss over three games, making this a pivotal test for the team.

Washington’s newly reconfigured forward lines delivered a dominant 7-4 victory over the New York Rangers on Saturday, with all four lines contributing goals. The Dowd line, a staple of the Caps’ defensive strategy since its inception four years ago, continues to excel. Centered by Nic Dowd, the line has been a shutdown force, earning praise from opponents and coaches alike.