Sabres Stumble in D.C. After Playoff Party Crash

The Sabres ride high into Washington on the heels of clinching their first playoff spot in over a decade, but an early hole turns the vibe sour fast. Buffalo's locker room buzz from that recent clincher fades as the Capitals pounce, exposing some defensive cracks that front offices have whispered about all season. With the standings tightening, this road test reveals whether the Sabres can sustain momentum or if reality bites hard in the Metropolitan grind.