With postseason hopes fading, Capitals face uphill climb vs. Sabres

The Washington Capitals will look to bolster their flickering playoff aspirations on Thursday when they visit the Buffalo Sabres.

The high-scoring Sabres, in turn, are roaring toward the postseason and will be looking for their ninth straight win.

After ending a three-game losing streak with an impressive 7-3 win against the Calgary Flames on Monday, the Capitals dropped a 4-1 decision at the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday.

Ryan Leonard converted on the power play to give the...