The Washington Capitals dropped the first end of back-to-back games in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres Saturday night at HSBC Arena in Buffalo.
Ryan Miller was back in action after a five game absence with a hip injury and he certainly gave the Sabres a spark despite going down 1-0 early.
The Caps were a victim of bad luck on Buffalo's second goal when a shot from the point ricocheted around the crease and was buried into an open net by Thomas Vanek, who had a spectacular night.
Vanek ended the game with a flawless effort dangling his way through the Washington defense and finally beating goalie Braden Holtby with a great deke.
Washington had goals from Karl Alzner and Nicklas Backstrom, but Alex Ovechkin could not find the scoresheet tonight.
The Caps are back in action tomorrow afternoon at the Verizon Center at 5 p.m. against the Atlanta Thrashers.
Photo courtesy of the NHL and "Google Images"
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