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' 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)

Jan. 24, 2021 04:00 PM EST
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)

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)

Jan. 24, 2021 03:55 PM EST
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) 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)

Jan. 24, 2021 06:02 PM EST
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) 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)

Jan. 24, 2021 06:06 PM EST
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)

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)

Jan. 24, 2021 06:22 PM EST
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)

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)

Jan. 24, 2021 04:58 PM EST
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)

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)

Jan. 24, 2021 03:51 PM EST
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)

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)

Jan. 24, 2021 03:52 PM EST
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)

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)

Jan. 24, 2021 03:53 PM EST
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)

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)

Jan. 24, 2021 03:59 PM EST