East's best, worst meet as Capitals take on Sabres

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The Buffalo Sabres return home from a trip out west and face a tough test against the Eastern Conference-leading Washington Capitals on Monday night.

Washington has 55 points, 22 ahead of last-place Buffalo, which went 1-2-1 on its trip and has lost three straight (0-2-1) after winning three in row.

The Capitals are 5-2-1 in their past eight games after a 7-4 win against the visi