With holes in the lineup, the Capitals’ 2019 first-round draft pick was immediately inserted into a top-six role. He skated on his own during the Capitals’ season-opening road trip, then finally practiced with the team for the first time Thursday. ADADBuffalo’s Colin Miller tied the score at 1 with 9:53 left in the second period with his point shot on a power play. T.J. Oshie answered quickly for Washington, deflecting Schultz’s point shot in front 1:44 after Miller’s goal. Buffalo’s Eric Staal scored on a one-timer at 7:24 of the third period, the Sabres’ third power-play goal of the afternoon.

Source: Washington Post January 24, 2021 23:37 UTC