Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals Prediction (Mar 12, 2026)

Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals — Mar 12, 2026

Detailed NHL game prediction for Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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Pregame win probability: Buffalo Sabres 60.2% • Washington Capitals 39.8%

Expected goals: Buffalo Sabres 3.98 — Washington Capitals 3.45 • Median total: 7.5