Welcome to the Capitals Game 12 reCAP on The Backhand.

Game : Capitals vs. Buffalo Sabres

Result: 5-3 W

Overall Record: 5-1-3, 13 points, T-2nd in Metropolitan Division

1st Star of the Game: Tom Wilson (2 G, 4 SOG, 1 hit, 2 blocks, 21:16 TOI)

Ovi Watch: scored his 741st career goal (T-4th with Brett Hull); had his 600th career assist (5th all-time for Russian-born player)

Next Up: @ Detroit on Thursday

We'll be back to reCAP the Capitals game against the Red Wings. Peace!