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Vanecek makes 30 saves in NHL debut, Capitals sweep Sabres

JONAH BRONSTEIN (Associated Press)The Associated Press

Vitek Vanecek made 30 saves in his NHL debut, Tom Wilson had a goal and an assist and the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 on Friday night to sweep the season-opening series. ''The dream came true,'' Vitek said before Wilson threw a towel full of shaving cream in his face during the goalie's postgame interview. The 25-year-old Vitek, a second-round draft pick of the Capitals in 2014, made his first NHL start after five seasons in the minor leagues.