Linus Ullmark perfect in shootout, Sabres beat Capitals

Washington Capitals' Connor McMichael (24) battles for the puck with Buffalo Sabres goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Capitals right wing Richard Panik (14) checks Buffalo Sabres center Eric Staal (12) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Washington. Capitals center Lars Eller (20) looks on. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) reacts after an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Washington. The Sabres won 4-3 in a shootout. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) and center Riley Sheahan (15) celebrate after an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Washington. The Sabres won 4-3 in a shootout. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) reaches for the puck during a shootout of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd (26) shoots the puck that went over the net against Buffalo Sabres goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Henri Jokiharju (10) and Washington Capitals right wing Richard Panik (14) collide during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) skates with the puck next to Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe (19) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

The net falls onto Washington Capitals goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) during the first period of an NHL hockey game as Buffalo Sabres right wing Kyle Okposo (21) looks on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel (9) skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)