Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals
Series timeline
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Buffalo Sabres Washington Capitals Split season or tie Season with a postseason meeting One season per cell
Longest streaks: Buffalo Sabres 10 (1980-81–1983-84), Washington Capitals 4 (2014-15–2015-16). Current: Washington Capitals 3.
Splits
| Split | Buffalo Sabres record |
|---|---|
| Regular season | 99-73-15 |
| Postseason | 2-4 |
| Hosted by Buffalo Sabres | 54-36-6 |
| Hosted by Washington Capitals | 47-41-9 |
| Last 10 seasons (2017-18 to 2026-27) | 12-20 |
| Largest Buffalo Sabres win | 14-2 (1975-76) |
| Largest Washington Capitals win | 6-0 (2020-21) |
Postseason meetings
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-98 | Jun 4, 1998 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| 1997-98 | Jun 2, 1998 | Buffalo Sabres | 2-1 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 1997-98 | May 30, 1998 | Washington Capitals | 2-0 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| 1997-98 | May 28, 1998 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| 1997-98 | May 25, 1998 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 1997-98 | May 23, 1998 | Buffalo Sabres | 2-0 | at Washington Capitals |
In the record book
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Every meeting
2020s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Oct 24, 2026 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 2025-26 (1-2) | Nov 1, 2025 | Buffalo Sabres | 4-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Washington Capitals | 2-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Apr 4, 2026 | Washington Capitals | 6-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 2024-25 (2-1) | Dec 14, 2024 | Washington Capitals | 4-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Jan 6, 2025 | Buffalo Sabres | 4-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Mar 30, 2025 | Buffalo Sabres | 8-5 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 2023-24 (2-1) | Nov 22, 2023 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Apr 2, 2024 | Buffalo Sabres | 6-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Apr 11, 2024 | Buffalo Sabres | 4-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 2022-23 (2-1) | Jan 3, 2023 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-4 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Feb 26, 2023 | Buffalo Sabres | 7-4 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Mar 15, 2023 | Washington Capitals | 5-4 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 2021-22 (0-3) | Nov 8, 2021 | Washington Capitals | 5-3 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Dec 11, 2021 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Mar 25, 2022 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 2020-21 (2-6) | Jan 14, 2021 | Washington Capitals | 6-4 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Washington Capitals | 2-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Jan 22, 2021 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Jan 24, 2021 | Buffalo Sabres | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Feb 18, 2021 | Washington Capitals | 3-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 15, 2021 | Washington Capitals | 6-0 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Apr 9, 2021 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Apr 15, 2021 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-2 | at Washington Capitals |
2010s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 (1-1) | Nov 1, 2019 | Washington Capitals | 6-1 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Mar 9, 2020 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 2018-19 (1-2) | Dec 15, 2018 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Dec 21, 2018 | Washington Capitals | 2-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Feb 23, 2019 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 2017-18 (1-2) | Nov 7, 2017 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Feb 19, 2018 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Feb 24, 2018 | Washington Capitals | 5-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 2016-17 (0-3) | Nov 25, 2016 | Washington Capitals | 3-1 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Dec 5, 2016 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Dec 9, 2016 | Washington Capitals | 4-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 2015-16 (1-2) | Dec 28, 2015 | Washington Capitals | 2-0 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Dec 30, 2015 | Washington Capitals | 5-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Jan 16, 2016 | Buffalo Sabres | 4-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 2014-15 (1-2) | Nov 22, 2014 | Buffalo Sabres | 2-1 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Mar 7, 2015 | Washington Capitals | 6-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 16, 2015 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 2013-14 (2-1) | Dec 29, 2013 | Buffalo Sabres | 2-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Jan 12, 2014 | Buffalo Sabres | 2-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Jan 28, 2014 | Washington Capitals | 5-4 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 2012-13 (0-3) | Jan 27, 2013 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Mar 17, 2013 | Washington Capitals | 5-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 30, 2013 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 2011-12 (3-1) | Nov 26, 2011 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Dec 26, 2011 | Buffalo Sabres | 4-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Dec 30, 2011 | Washington Capitals | 3-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 27, 2012 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 2010-11 (1-3) | Nov 13, 2010 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Nov 17, 2010 | Washington Capitals | 4-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Feb 20, 2011 | Washington Capitals | 2-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Apr 2, 2011 | Washington Capitals | 5-4 | at Washington Capitals |
2000s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 (1-3) | Nov 25, 2009 | Washington Capitals | 2-0 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Dec 9, 2009 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-0 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Dec 23, 2009 | Washington Capitals | 5-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 3, 2010 | Washington Capitals | 3-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 2008-09 (2-2) | Nov 1, 2008 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-0 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Dec 26, 2008 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Dec 30, 2008 | Washington Capitals | 4-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Apr 3, 2009 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-4 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 2007-08 (3-1) | Oct 13, 2007 | Buffalo Sabres | 7-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Nov 26, 2007 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Dec 14, 2007 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 5, 2008 | Washington Capitals | 3-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 2006-07 (3-1) | Dec 2, 2006 | Washington Capitals | 7-4 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Dec 26, 2006 | Buffalo Sabres | 6-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Mar 21, 2007 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Apr 7, 2007 | Buffalo Sabres | 2-0 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 2005-06 (3-1) | Oct 26, 2005 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Nov 17, 2005 | Buffalo Sabres | 8-5 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Nov 27, 2005 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 14, 2006 | Buffalo Sabres | 6-4 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 2003-04 (4-0) | Nov 26, 2003 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Dec 27, 2003 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Dec 31, 2003 | Buffalo Sabres | 7-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Mar 10, 2004 | Buffalo Sabres | 6-0 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 2002-03 (1-3) | Dec 7, 2002 | Buffalo Sabres | 4-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Dec 30, 2002 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Feb 26, 2003 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 4, 2003 | Washington Capitals | 2-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 2001-02 (2-2) | Nov 28, 2001 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Jan 27, 2002 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 26, 2002 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Apr 12, 2002 | Washington Capitals | 3-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 2000-01 (2-1-1) | Dec 20, 2000 | Tie | 2-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Dec 21, 2000 | Washington Capitals | 3-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Mar 17, 2001 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Apr 6, 2001 | Buffalo Sabres | 2-1 | at Buffalo Sabres |
1990s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-00 (1-2-1) | Oct 8, 1999 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Nov 24, 1999 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Mar 5, 2000 | Washington Capitals | 2-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Apr 9, 2000 | Tie | 1-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 1998-99 (2-2) | Oct 23, 1998 | Washington Capitals | 1-0 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Nov 12, 1998 | Buffalo Sabres | 2-0 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Feb 7, 1999 | Washington Capitals | 3-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Apr 18, 1999 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-0 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 1997-98 (4-6) | Oct 3, 1997 | Washington Capitals | 6-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Oct 9, 1997 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Nov 13, 1997 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Mar 1, 1998 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-0 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| May 23, 1998 | Buffalo Sabres | 2-0 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| May 25, 1998 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| May 28, 1998 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | Postseason | |
| May 30, 1998 | Washington Capitals | 2-0 | at Buffalo Sabres | Postseason | |
| Jun 2, 1998 | Buffalo Sabres | 2-1 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| Jun 4, 1998 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | Postseason | |
| 1996-97 (2-1-1) | Oct 18, 1996 | Buffalo Sabres | 4-1 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Feb 2, 1997 | Tie | 2-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Mar 21, 1997 | Buffalo Sabres | 4-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Apr 13, 1997 | Washington Capitals | 8-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 1995-96 (1-2-1) | Dec 8, 1995 | Tie | 2-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Jan 26, 1996 | Washington Capitals | 1-0 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Apr 3, 1996 | Washington Capitals | 5-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Apr 13, 1996 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 1994-95 (2-1) | Feb 2, 1995 | Buffalo Sabres | 1-0 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Feb 7, 1995 | Buffalo Sabres | 2-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Apr 28, 1995 | Washington Capitals | 5-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 1993-94 (1-2-1) | Oct 16, 1993 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Jan 27, 1994 | Buffalo Sabres | 7-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Feb 20, 1994 | Tie | 3-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Apr 14, 1994 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 1992-93 (2-2) | Oct 17, 1992 | Washington Capitals | 6-4 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Dec 23, 1992 | Buffalo Sabres | 4-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Jan 27, 1993 | Buffalo Sabres | 4-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Mar 30, 1993 | Washington Capitals | 4-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 1991-92 (1-1-1) | Oct 5, 1991 | Washington Capitals | 3-1 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Dec 18, 1991 | Tie | 2-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Feb 4, 1992 | Buffalo Sabres | 7-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 1990-91 (3-0) | Nov 10, 1990 | Buffalo Sabres | 4-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Mar 26, 1991 | Buffalo Sabres | 4-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 31, 1991 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-2 | at Buffalo Sabres |
1980s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-90 (1-1-1) | Dec 10, 1989 | Buffalo Sabres | 4-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Jan 19, 1990 | Washington Capitals | 6-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Mar 6, 1990 | Tie | 1-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 1988-89 (0-3) | Oct 8, 1988 | Washington Capitals | 6-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Dec 11, 1988 | Washington Capitals | 6-4 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Dec 30, 1988 | Washington Capitals | 5-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 1987-88 (2-0-1) | Oct 11, 1987 | Buffalo Sabres | 6-5 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Nov 20, 1987 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Jan 23, 1988 | Tie | 3-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 1986-87 (2-1) | Oct 18, 1986 | Buffalo Sabres | 4-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Jan 23, 1987 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Jan 24, 1987 | Buffalo Sabres | 6-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 1985-86 (1-1-1) | Oct 18, 1985 | Washington Capitals | 4-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Oct 19, 1985 | Tie | 2-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Feb 23, 1986 | Buffalo Sabres | 4-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 1984-85 (2-1) | Nov 16, 1984 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Nov 17, 1984 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 2, 1985 | Buffalo Sabres | 4-0 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 1983-84 (2-0-1) | Oct 9, 1983 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Jan 7, 1984 | Buffalo Sabres | 4-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Jan 25, 1984 | Tie | 2-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 1982-83 (3-0) | Oct 16, 1982 | Buffalo Sabres | 9-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Jan 14, 1983 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Jan 15, 1983 | Buffalo Sabres | 4-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 1981-82 (3-0) | Oct 7, 1981 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Oct 17, 1981 | Buffalo Sabres | 4-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Dec 27, 1981 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 1980-81 (2-0-2) | Nov 8, 1980 | Tie | 3-3 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Nov 9, 1980 | Tie | 3-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Jan 24, 1981 | Buffalo Sabres | 7-4 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Feb 12, 1981 | Buffalo Sabres | 6-3 | at Buffalo Sabres |
1970s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-80 (4-0) | Oct 11, 1979 | Buffalo Sabres | 6-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Nov 10, 1979 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Nov 24, 1979 | Buffalo Sabres | 6-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Dec 2, 1979 | Buffalo Sabres | 2-0 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 1978-79 (3-0-1) | Nov 11, 1978 | Buffalo Sabres | 2-0 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Jan 11, 1979 | Buffalo Sabres | 6-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Feb 24, 1979 | Buffalo Sabres | 6-4 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 18, 1979 | Tie | 3-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| 1977-78 (3-1-1) | Nov 19, 1977 | Buffalo Sabres | 7-6 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Nov 20, 1977 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Jan 7, 1978 | Tie | 4-4 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Feb 5, 1978 | Buffalo Sabres | 4-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Apr 4, 1978 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 1976-77 (4-1) | Oct 24, 1976 | Buffalo Sabres | 2-1 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Nov 5, 1976 | Buffalo Sabres | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Dec 26, 1976 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Jan 19, 1977 | Washington Capitals | 4-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Mar 20, 1977 | Buffalo Sabres | 6-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 1975-76 (4-0-1) | Oct 19, 1975 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-4 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Dec 3, 1975 | Tie | 4-4 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Dec 21, 1975 | Buffalo Sabres | 14-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Jan 15, 1976 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Mar 26, 1976 | Buffalo Sabres | 4-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 1974-75 (5-0) | Nov 20, 1974 | Buffalo Sabres | 7-3 | at Buffalo Sabres | |
| Dec 3, 1974 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Dec 5, 1974 | Buffalo Sabres | 9-2 | at Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Dec 22, 1974 | Buffalo Sabres | 4-0 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Feb 21, 1975 | Buffalo Sabres | 9-4 | at Washington Capitals |