| Buffalo Sabres (17-16-3, 37pts) | Game #37 | Washington Capitals (18-15-2 38pts) |
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| Date: | December 30, 2011 | Location: | Washington DC |
| Time: | 7:00 p.m. ET | Arena: | Verizon Center |
| TV: | MSG | SBN Affiliate/ Blog | Japers' Rink |
| Radio: | WGR (550AM) | Season Series | 2-0-0 |
| Category | Buffalo Sabres | Washington Capitals |
| Goals For | 95 (2.64) | 103 (2.94) |
| Goals Against | 105 (2.92) | 104 (2.97) |
| Shots For | 1049 (29.1) | 1025 (29.3) |
| Shots Against | 1124 (31.2) | 1036 (29.6) |
| Power Play | 26/136 - 19.1% (11) | 21/125 - 16.8% (19) |
| Penalty Kill | 111/132 - 84.1% (10) | 105/128 - 82.0% (16) |