Washington Capitals 8-6-0 · 16 PTS Capitals vs Sabres
BUF lead all-time 106-81-15 · 202 meetings since 1974
Next meeting: November 20, 2026
Buffalo Sabres 7-4-3 · 17 PTS 01 / SEASON SERIES
2026-2027 Season Series
WSH lead 1-0
| Date | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | BUF @ WSH | 3-4 | WSH | OT/SO |
02 / RECENT MEETINGS
Last 10 Meetings
Split 5-5 over the last 10 meetings.
| Date | Season | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | 2026-2027 | BUF @ WSH | 3-4 | WSH | OT/SO |
| 2026-04-04 | 2025-2026 | BUF @ WSH | 2-6 | WSH | |
| 2026-03-12 | 2025-2026 | WSH @ BUF | 2-1 | WSH | |
| 2025-11-01 | 2025-2026 | WSH @ BUF | 3-4 | BUF | OT/SO |
| 2025-03-30 | 2024-2025 | BUF @ WSH | 8-5 | BUF | |
| 2025-01-06 | 2024-2025 | WSH @ BUF | 3-4 | BUF | |
| 2024-12-14 | 2024-2025 | BUF @ WSH | 2-4 | WSH | |
| 2024-04-11 | 2023-2024 | WSH @ BUF | 2-4 | BUF | |
| 2024-04-02 | 2023-2024 | WSH @ BUF | 2-6 | BUF | |
| 2023-11-22 | 2023-2024 | BUF @ WSH | 3-4 | WSH |
03 / RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Last Three Seasons
All meetings since the start of the 2023-2024 season, regular season and playoffs.
5WSH wins
5BUF wins
10Games
2OT/SO games
35-37Goals (WSH-BUF)
7.2Goals/game
| Season | GP | WSH W | BUF W | WSH goals | BUF goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 2025-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 7 |
| 2024-2025 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 14 |
| 2023-2024 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 13 |
Washington Capitals have won 3 straight meetings.
Highest-scoring meeting: BUF 8, WSH 5 — March 30, 2025 (13 goals).
Most lopsided: BUF 2, WSH 6 — April 4, 2026.
04 / ALL-TIME
The All-Time Series
First meeting: 1974
81WSH wins
106BUF wins
15Ties
202Games
570-687Goals (WSH-BUF)
First meeting: November 20, 1974 — WSH 3, BUF 7.
| Decade | GP | WSH W | BUF W | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 34 | 19 | 15 | |
| 2010s | 31 | 21 | 10 | |
| 2000s | 37 | 14 | 21 | 2 |
| 1990s | 43 | 19 | 19 | 5 |
| 1980s | 29 | 6 | 18 | 5 |
| 1970s | 28 | 2 | 23 | 3 |
05 / MATCHUP LEADERS
Top Scorers in This Matchup
Points in Capitals vs Sabres games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Alex Tuch | WSH | 9 | 9 | 4 | 13 |
 Dylan Strome | WSH | 10 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
 Jakob Chychrun | WSH | 7 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
 John Carlson | WSH | 7 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
 Tom Wilson | WSH | 9 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
 Tage Thompson | BUF | 9 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
06 / UPCOMING
Next Scheduled Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2026 | 2026-2027 | BUF @ WSH | Washington |
| March 18, 2027 | 2026-2027 | WSH @ BUF | Buffalo |
Capitals vs Sabres — frequently asked
- What is the all-time record between the Capitals and Sabres?
- The Buffalo Sabres lead the all-time series 106-81-15 across 202 meetings (regular season and playoffs).
- When did the Capitals and Sabres first play each other?
- Their first meeting was on November 20, 1974: WSH 3, BUF 7.
- When do the Capitals play the Sabres next?
- The Washington Capitals and Buffalo Sabres meet next on November 20, 2026 in Washington.
- Who won the last Capitals vs Sabres game?
- The Washington Capitals won the most recent meeting 4-3 in overtime, on October 24, 2026.
- Who has won the last 10 meetings between the Capitals and Sabres?
- Split 5-5 over the last 10 meetings. The most recent was on October 24, 2026: BUF 3, WSH 4.
- What is the Capitals' record against the Sabres?
- Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the Washington Capitals are 5-5 against the Buffalo Sabres across 10 meetings (regular season and playoffs), despite being outscored 37-35 along the way.
- Who leads the 2026-2027 season series between the Capitals and Sabres?
- The Washington Capitals lead the 2026-2027 season series 1-0 through 1 games.
- Who has the most points in Capitals vs Sabres games?
- Alex Tuch leads all skaters with 13 points (9 goals, 4 assists) in 9 head-to-head games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.