New Jersey Devils 42-37-3 · 87 PTS Devils vs Sabres
BUF lead all-time 91-81-17 · 189 meetings since 1974
Next meeting: December 27, 2026
Buffalo Sabres 50-23-9 · 109 PTS 01 / SEASON SERIES
2025-2026 Season Series
BUF lead 2-1
| Date | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-28 | NJD @ BUF | 5-0 | NJD | |
| 2025-12-22 | BUF @ NJD | 3-1 | BUF | |
| 2026-02-26 | BUF @ NJD | 2-1 | BUF |
02 / RECENT MEETINGS
Last 9 Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | 2025-2026 | BUF @ NJD | 2-1 | BUF | |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-2026 | BUF @ NJD | 3-1 | BUF | |
| 2025-11-28 | 2025-2026 | NJD @ BUF | 5-0 | NJD | |
| 2025-02-02 | 2024-2025 | NJD @ BUF | 3-4 | BUF | |
| 2024-10-05 | 2024-2025 | BUF @ NJD | 1-3 | NJD | |
| 2024-10-04 | 2024-2025 | NJD @ BUF | 4-1 | NJD | |
| 2024-03-29 | 2023-2024 | NJD @ BUF | 2-5 | BUF | |
| 2023-11-25 | 2023-2024 | BUF @ NJD | 2-7 | NJD | |
| 2023-10-27 | 2023-2024 | BUF @ NJD | 4-5 | NJD |
03 / RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Last Three Seasons
All meetings since the start of the 2023-2024 season, regular season and playoffs.
5NJD wins
4BUF wins
9Games
0OT/SO games
31-22Goals (NJD-BUF)
5.9Goals/game
| Season | GP | NJD W | BUF W | NJD goals | BUF goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 |
| 2024-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 6 |
| 2023-2024 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 11 |
Buffalo Sabres have won 2 straight meetings.
Highest-scoring meeting: BUF 2, NJD 7 — November 25, 2023 (9 goals).
Most lopsided: NJD 5, BUF 0 — November 28, 2025.
04 / ALL-TIME
The All-Time Series
First meeting: 1974
Franchise totals — includes games played as KCS, CLR.
81NJD wins
91BUF wins
17Ties
189Games
545-590Goals (NJD-BUF)
First meeting: November 9, 1974 — BUF 6, KCS 1.
| Decade | GP | NJD W | BUF W | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 23 | 13 | 10 | |
| 2010s | 33 | 19 | 14 | |
| 2000s | 37 | 20 | 14 | 3 |
| 1990s | 43 | 24 | 12 | 7 |
| 1980s | 30 | 3 | 23 | 4 |
| 1970s | 23 | 2 | 18 | 3 |
05 / MATCHUP LEADERS
Top Scorers in This Matchup
Points in Devils vs Sabres games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tage Thompson | BUF | 8 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
 Paul Cotter | NJD | 6 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
 Jack Hughes | NJD | 8 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
 Jesper Bratt | NJD | 9 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
 Owen Power | BUF | 9 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
 Alex Tuch | BUF | 9 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
06 / UPCOMING
Next Scheduled Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 27, 2026 | 2026-2027 | NJD @ BUF | Buffalo |
| January 13, 2027 | 2026-2027 | NJD @ BUF | Buffalo |
| February 20, 2027 | 2026-2027 | BUF @ NJD | New Jersey |
Devils vs Sabres — frequently asked
- What is the all-time record between the Devils and Sabres?
- The Buffalo Sabres lead the all-time series 91-81-17 across 189 meetings (regular season and playoffs), including games played under predecessor franchises.
- When did the Devils and Sabres first play each other?
- Their first meeting was on November 9, 1974: BUF 6, KCS 1.
- When do the Devils play the Sabres next?
- The New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres meet next on December 27, 2026 in Buffalo.
- Who won the last Devils vs Sabres game?
- The Buffalo Sabres won the most recent meeting 2-1, on February 26, 2026.
- What is the Devils' record against the Sabres?
- Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the New Jersey Devils are 5-4 against the Buffalo Sabres across 9 meetings (regular season and playoffs), outscoring them 31-22 along the way.
- Who leads the 2025-2026 season series between the Devils and Sabres?
- The Buffalo Sabres lead the 2025-2026 season series 2-1 through 3 games.
- Who has the most points in Devils vs Sabres games?
- Tage Thompson leads all skaters with 12 points (8 goals, 4 assists) in 8 head-to-head games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.