Washington Capitals 43-30-9 · 95 PTS Capitals vs Sabres
BUF lead all-time 101-76-15 · 192 meetings since 1974
Next meeting: October 24, 2026
Buffalo Sabres 50-23-9 · 109 PTS 01 / SEASON SERIES
2025-2026 Season Series
WSH lead 2-1
| Date | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-01 | WSH @ BUF | 3-4 | BUF | OT/SO |
| 2026-03-12 | WSH @ BUF | 2-1 | WSH | |
| 2026-04-04 | BUF @ WSH | 2-6 | WSH |
02 / RECENT MEETINGS
Last 9 Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
4WSH wins
5BUF wins
9Games
1OT/SO games
31-34Goals (WSH-BUF)
7.2Goals/game
| Season | GP | WSH W | BUF W | WSH goals | BUF goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2 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
76WSH wins
101BUF wins
15Ties
192Games
535-650Goals (WSH-BUF)
First meeting: November 20, 1974 — WSH 3, BUF 7.
| Decade | GP | WSH W | BUF W | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 24 | 14 | 10 | |
| 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 | BUF | 8 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
 John Carlson | WSH | 7 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
 Tom Wilson | WSH | 8 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
 Dylan Strome | WSH | 9 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
 Tage Thompson | BUF | 8 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
 Jakob Chychrun | WSH | 6 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
06 / UPCOMING
Next Scheduled Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 24, 2026 | 2026-2027 | BUF @ WSH | Washington |
| 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 101-76-15 across 192 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 October 24, 2026 in Washington.
- Who won the last Capitals vs Sabres game?
- The Washington Capitals won the most recent meeting 6-2, on April 4, 2026.
- What is the Capitals' record against the Sabres?
- Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the Washington Capitals are 4-5 against the Buffalo Sabres across 9 meetings (regular season and playoffs), despite being outscored 34-31 along the way.
- Who leads the 2025-2026 season series between the Capitals and Sabres?
- The Washington Capitals lead the 2025-2026 season series 2-1 through 3 games.
- Who has the most points in Capitals vs Sabres games?
- Alex Tuch leads all skaters with 11 points (7 goals, 4 assists) in 8 head-to-head games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.