Buffalo Sabres vs Chicago Blackhawks
Series timeline
▲ Buffalo Sabres ahead (peak +18)
▼ Chicago Blackhawks ahead (peak +8)
Buffalo Sabres Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks Tie Postseason One meeting per cell
Longest streaks: Buffalo Sabres 7 (2023-24–2026-27), Chicago Blackhawks 12 (2010-11–2017-18). Current: Buffalo Sabres 7.
Splits
| Split | Buffalo Sabres record |
|---|---|
| Regular season | 64-58-13 |
| Postseason | 8-1 |
| Hosted by Buffalo Sabres | 46-20-7 |
| Hosted by Chicago Blackhawks | 26-39-6 |
| Last 10 seasons (2016-17 to 2026-27) | 11-7 |
| Largest Buffalo Sabres win | 8-2 (1972-73) |
| Largest Chicago Blackhawks win | 6-1 (1970-71) |
Postseason meetings
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-80 | Apr 20, 1980 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-2 | at Chicago Black Hawks | |
| 1979-80 | Apr 19, 1980 | Buffalo Sabres | 2-1 | at Chicago Black Hawks | |
| 1979-80 | Apr 17, 1980 | Buffalo Sabres | 6-4 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| 1979-80 | Apr 16, 1980 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-0 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| 1974-75 | Apr 22, 1975 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| 1974-75 | Apr 20, 1975 | Buffalo Sabres | 6-2 | at Chicago Black Hawks | |
| 1974-75 | Apr 17, 1975 | Chicago Black Hawks | 5-4 | at Chicago Black Hawks | |
| 1974-75 | Apr 15, 1975 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| 1974-75 | Apr 13, 1975 | Buffalo Sabres | 4-1 | at Buffalo Sabres |
In the record book
- Longest winning streaks#40 in NHL
- Longest active streaks#11 in NHL
Every meeting
2020s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Oct 3, 2026 | Buffalo Sabres | 4-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| 2025-26 (2-0) | Nov 21, 2025 | Buffalo Sabres | 9-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-1 | at Chicago Blackhawks | ||
| 2024-25 (2-0) | Oct 19, 2024 | Buffalo Sabres | 4-2 | at Chicago Blackhawks | |
| Dec 27, 2024 | Buffalo Sabres | 6-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 2023-24 (2-0) | Nov 19, 2023 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-2 | at Chicago Blackhawks | |
| Jan 18, 2024 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-0 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 2022-23 (1-1) | Oct 29, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | 4-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Jan 17, 2023 | Chicago Blackhawks | 4-3 | at Chicago Blackhawks | ||
| 2021-22 (2-0) | Mar 28, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | 6-5 | at Chicago Blackhawks | |
| Apr 29, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-2 | at Buffalo Sabres |
2010s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | Nov 17, 2019 | Chicago Blackhawks | 4-1 | at Chicago Blackhawks | |
| 2018-19 (0-2) | Feb 1, 2019 | Chicago Blackhawks | 7-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Mar 7, 2019 | Chicago Blackhawks | 5-4 | at Chicago Blackhawks | ||
| 2017-18 (1-1) | Dec 8, 2017 | Chicago Blackhawks | 3-2 | at Chicago Blackhawks | |
| Mar 17, 2018 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 2016-17 (0-2) | Jan 5, 2017 | Chicago Blackhawks | 4-3 | at Chicago Blackhawks | |
| Feb 19, 2017 | Chicago Blackhawks | 5-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 2015-16 (0-2) | Dec 19, 2015 | Chicago Blackhawks | 3-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Jan 8, 2016 | Chicago Blackhawks | 3-1 | at Chicago Blackhawks | ||
| 2014-15 (0-2) | Oct 11, 2014 | Chicago Blackhawks | 6-2 | at Chicago Blackhawks | |
| Apr 3, 2015 | Chicago Blackhawks | 4-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 2013-14 (0-2) | Oct 12, 2013 | Chicago Blackhawks | 2-1 | at Chicago Blackhawks | |
| Mar 9, 2014 | Chicago Blackhawks | 2-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 2011-12 | Jan 18, 2012 | Chicago Blackhawks | 6-2 | at Chicago Blackhawks | |
| 2010-11 (0-2) | Oct 11, 2010 | Chicago Blackhawks | 4-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Oct 16, 2010 | Chicago Blackhawks | 4-3 | at Chicago Blackhawks |
2000s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 | Dec 11, 2009 | Buffalo Sabres | 2-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| 2008-09 | Jan 14, 2009 | Chicago Blackhawks | 4-1 | at Chicago Blackhawks | |
| 2007-08 | Dec 15, 2007 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| 2006-07 | Jan 10, 2007 | Buffalo Sabres | 2-1 | at Chicago Blackhawks | |
| 2003-04 | Dec 3, 2003 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-2 | at Chicago Blackhawks | |
| 2002-03 (0-1-1) | Oct 13, 2002 | Chicago Blackhawks | 3-0 | at Chicago Blackhawks | |
| Dec 13, 2002 | Tie | 1-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 2001-02 | Dec 19, 2001 | Chicago Blackhawks | 6-5 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| 2000-01 (2-0) | Oct 5, 2000 | Buffalo Sabres | 4-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Oct 28, 2000 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-1 | at Chicago Blackhawks |
1990s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-00 (2-0) | Nov 4, 1999 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-4 | at Chicago Blackhawks | |
| Dec 10, 1999 | Buffalo Sabres | 2-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 1998-99 (1-1) | Nov 14, 1998 | Buffalo Sabres | 6-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Mar 31, 1999 | Chicago Blackhawks | 2-1 | at Chicago Blackhawks | ||
| 1997-98 (0-2) | Oct 19, 1997 | Chicago Blackhawks | 5-2 | at Chicago Blackhawks | |
| Mar 17, 1998 | Chicago Blackhawks | 5-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 1996-97 (1-1) | Jan 20, 1997 | Buffalo Sabres | 2-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Mar 30, 1997 | Chicago Blackhawks | 3-2 | at Chicago Blackhawks | ||
| 1995-96 (0-2) | Oct 29, 1995 | Chicago Blackhawks | 6-3 | at Chicago Blackhawks | |
| Dec 29, 1995 | Chicago Blackhawks | 5-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 1993-94 (1-1) | Jan 11, 1994 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-2 | at Chicago Blackhawks | |
| Feb 25, 1994 | Chicago Blackhawks | 3-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 1992-93 (2-0) | Oct 21, 1992 | Buffalo Sabres | 4-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Mar 25, 1993 | Buffalo Sabres | 6-4 | at Chicago Blackhawks | ||
| 1991-92 (2-1) | Nov 22, 1991 | Buffalo Sabres | 2-0 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Mar 1, 1992 | Chicago Blackhawks | 3-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Mar 22, 1992 | Buffalo Sabres | 6-2 | at Chicago Blackhawks | ||
| 1990-91 (2-1) | Dec 28, 1990 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-0 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Jan 24, 1991 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-4 | at Chicago Blackhawks | ||
| Mar 8, 1991 | Chicago Blackhawks | 5-3 | at Buffalo Sabres |
1980s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-90 (1-2) | Jan 24, 1990 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-2 | at Chicago Blackhawks | |
| Jan 26, 1990 | Chicago Blackhawks | 4-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Feb 13, 1990 | Chicago Blackhawks | 4-1 | at Chicago Blackhawks | ||
| 1988-89 (2-1) | Nov 16, 1988 | Chicago Blackhawks | 3-2 | at Chicago Blackhawks | |
| Nov 25, 1988 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-4 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Jan 12, 1989 | Buffalo Sabres | 6-5 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 1987-88 (2-1) | Nov 1, 1987 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Dec 9, 1987 | Buffalo Sabres | 6-2 | at Chicago Blackhawks | ||
| Feb 14, 1988 | Chicago Blackhawks | 4-3 | at Chicago Blackhawks | ||
| 1986-87 (2-1) | Dec 10, 1986 | Chicago Blackhawks | 6-3 | at Chicago Blackhawks | |
| Dec 31, 1986 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Feb 8, 1987 | Buffalo Sabres | 7-4 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 1985-86 (1-2) | Jan 15, 1986 | Chicago Blackhawks | 4-2 | at Chicago Blackhawks | |
| Jan 24, 1986 | Chicago Blackhawks | 5-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Mar 12, 1986 | Buffalo Sabres | 7-6 | at Chicago Blackhawks | ||
| 1984-85 (3-0) | Dec 19, 1984 | Buffalo Sabres | 6-3 | at Chicago Black Hawks | |
| Jan 18, 1985 | Buffalo Sabres | 4-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Mar 8, 1985 | Buffalo Sabres | 7-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 1983-84 (1-2) | Nov 25, 1983 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Dec 7, 1983 | Chicago Black Hawks | 4-2 | at Chicago Black Hawks | ||
| Feb 29, 1984 | Chicago Black Hawks | 4-3 | at Chicago Black Hawks | ||
| 1982-83 (1-1-1) | Oct 20, 1982 | Chicago Black Hawks | 4-0 | at Chicago Black Hawks | |
| Dec 5, 1982 | Tie | 3-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Jan 28, 1983 | Buffalo Sabres | 6-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 1981-82 (2-1) | Nov 18, 1981 | Chicago Black Hawks | 4-3 | at Chicago Black Hawks | |
| Jan 13, 1982 | Buffalo Sabres | 6-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Feb 17, 1982 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-2 | at Chicago Black Hawks | ||
| 1980-81 (2-2) | Oct 9, 1980 | Chicago Black Hawks | 4-3 | at Chicago Black Hawks | |
| Nov 19, 1980 | Chicago Black Hawks | 5-2 | at Chicago Black Hawks | ||
| Dec 26, 1980 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Feb 27, 1981 | Buffalo Sabres | 6-1 | at Buffalo Sabres |
1970s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-80 (5-1-2) | Oct 31, 1979 | Tie | 0-0 | at Chicago Black Hawks | |
| Nov 8, 1979 | Tie | 3-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Dec 13, 1979 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Feb 24, 1980 | Chicago Black Hawks | 3-1 | at Chicago Black Hawks | ||
| Apr 16, 1980 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-0 | at Buffalo Sabres | Postseason | |
| Apr 17, 1980 | Buffalo Sabres | 6-4 | at Buffalo Sabres | Postseason | |
| Apr 19, 1980 | Buffalo Sabres | 2-1 | at Chicago Black Hawks | Postseason | |
| Apr 20, 1980 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-2 | at Chicago Black Hawks | Postseason | |
| 1978-79 (2-2-1) | Dec 13, 1978 | Buffalo Sabres | 6-2 | at Chicago Black Hawks | |
| Dec 14, 1978 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Jan 4, 1979 | Tie | 3-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Feb 21, 1979 | Chicago Black Hawks | 3-2 | at Chicago Black Hawks | ||
| Feb 22, 1979 | Chicago Black Hawks | 4-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 1977-78 (2-1-1) | Oct 16, 1977 | Chicago Black Hawks | 2-0 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Oct 19, 1977 | Tie | 2-2 | at Chicago Black Hawks | ||
| Nov 30, 1977 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-2 | at Chicago Black Hawks | ||
| Mar 12, 1978 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 1976-77 (3-1) | Dec 22, 1976 | Buffalo Sabres | 4-2 | at Chicago Black Hawks | |
| Jan 5, 1977 | Chicago Black Hawks | 2-1 | at Chicago Black Hawks | ||
| Feb 16, 1977 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-0 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Mar 2, 1977 | Buffalo Sabres | 6-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 1975-76 (2-0-2) | Oct 16, 1975 | Buffalo Sabres | 7-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Dec 28, 1975 | Tie | 2-2 | at Chicago Black Hawks | ||
| Feb 18, 1976 | Tie | 4-4 | at Chicago Black Hawks | ||
| Mar 4, 1976 | Buffalo Sabres | 6-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 1974-75 (7-2) | Nov 6, 1974 | Buffalo Sabres | 6-4 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Nov 27, 1974 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-1 | at Chicago Black Hawks | ||
| Dec 26, 1974 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Mar 26, 1975 | Chicago Black Hawks | 5-1 | at Chicago Black Hawks | ||
| Apr 13, 1975 | Buffalo Sabres | 4-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | Postseason | |
| Apr 15, 1975 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | Postseason | |
| Apr 17, 1975 | Chicago Black Hawks | 5-4 | at Chicago Black Hawks | Postseason | |
| Apr 20, 1975 | Buffalo Sabres | 6-2 | at Chicago Black Hawks | Postseason | |
| Apr 22, 1975 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | Postseason | |
| 1973-74 (2-0-3) | Oct 24, 1973 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Dec 19, 1973 | Tie | 2-2 | at Chicago Black Hawks | ||
| Feb 28, 1974 | Tie | 2-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Mar 20, 1974 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-2 | at Chicago Black Hawks | ||
| Mar 28, 1974 | Tie | 2-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 1972-73 (2-3) | Dec 28, 1972 | Buffalo Sabres | 8-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Dec 31, 1972 | Chicago Black Hawks | 4-2 | at Chicago Black Hawks | ||
| Jan 18, 1973 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Feb 7, 1973 | Chicago Black Hawks | 2-1 | at Chicago Black Hawks | ||
| Mar 21, 1973 | Chicago Black Hawks | 6-2 | at Chicago Black Hawks | ||
| 1971-72 (2-3-1) | Oct 21, 1971 | Chicago Black Hawks | 5-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Dec 9, 1971 | Chicago Black Hawks | 3-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Dec 15, 1971 | Chicago Black Hawks | 2-1 | at Chicago Black Hawks | ||
| Feb 23, 1972 | Buffalo Sabres | 2-1 | at Chicago Black Hawks | ||
| Feb 24, 1972 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Mar 19, 1972 | Tie | 3-3 | at Chicago Black Hawks | ||
| 1970-71 (0-5-1) | Oct 25, 1970 | Chicago Black Hawks | 4-0 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Dec 9, 1970 | Chicago Black Hawks | 6-1 | at Chicago Black Hawks | ||
| Jan 3, 1971 | Chicago Black Hawks | 5-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Jan 13, 1971 | Chicago Black Hawks | 4-2 | at Chicago Black Hawks | ||
| Feb 17, 1971 | Chicago Black Hawks | 5-1 | at Chicago Black Hawks | ||
| Mar 5, 1971 | Tie | 2-2 | at Buffalo Sabres |