| Buffalo Sabres (16-14-3, 35pts) | Game #35 | Washington Capitals (17-14-2 36pts) |
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| Date: | December 26, 2011 | Location: | Buffalo, NY |
| Time: | 7:00 p.m. ET | Arena: | First Niagara Center |
| TV: | MSG | SBN Affiliate/ Blog | Japers' Rink |
| Radio: | WGR (550AM) | Season Series | 1-0-0 |
| Category | Buffalo Sabres | Washington Capitals |
| Goals For | 90 (2.65) | 97 (2.94) |
| Goals Against | 100 (2.94) | 99 (3.00) |
| Shots For | 1003 (29.5) | 980 (29.7) |
| Shots Against | 1079 (31.7) | 981 (29.7) |
| Power Play | 23/127 - 18.1% (14) | 20/119 - 16.8% (19) |
| Penalty Kill | 106/126 - 84.1% (9) | 97/118 - 82.2% (16) |