The “Sabres” defeated the Washington “Capitals” at home with a score of 6:2 (2:1, 1:1, 3:0).
Girgensons scored his team’s first goal in the 16th minute of the match, equalizing the score at 1:1.
The Latvian striker spent 14 minutes and 22 seconds on the ice in this match, of which two minutes and 11 seconds he played in the minority. Girgenson had two shots on goal, two power plays, one turnover, won four of 14 shots and had a positive +1 efficiency rating.
Jon Peterka (2+1), Tage Thompson (1+2), Alex Tuck (1+2) and Rasmus Dahlin (1+2) each scored three points for the winners, while Zach Benson gave two assists. Martin Fehervary and Dylan Strom stood out for the guests with accurate shots.
With 77 points in 76 games, the Sabers are in 12th place in the Eastern Conference and will play their next match on Friday against the Philadelphia Flyers.
