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Kane and Johnson help Sabres beat Capitals and Holtby, 4-1

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Evander Kane had a goal and an assist, Chad Johnson stopped 33 shots, and the Buffalo Sabres beat Washington 4-1 Saturday night to hand Capitals goalie Braden Holtby a rare loss.

Phil Varone, Tim Schaller and Cody Franson also scored for Buffalo, which snapped a six-game home losing streak and has now won three of four overall.

Marcus Johansson ruined Johnson's shutout bid 2:54 into the third period with an unassisted goal. The Sabres' goalie got his first win since Dec.