Pittsburgh Penguins 3-3-1 · 7 PTS Penguins vs Sabres
PIT lead all-time 118-85-35 · 238 meetings since 1970
Next meeting: November 28, 2026
Buffalo Sabres 3-3-1 · 7 PTS 01 / RECENT MEETINGS
Last 10 Meetings
The Pittsburgh Penguins have won 6 of the last 10 meetings.
| Date | Season | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-26 | 2026-2027-preseason | PIT @ BUF | 3-1 | PIT | |
| 2026-09-21 | 2025-2026-preseason | BUF @ PIT | 1-4 | PIT | |
| 2026-03-06 | 2025-2026 | BUF @ PIT | 5-1 | BUF | |
| 2026-02-06 | 2025-2026 | PIT @ BUF | 5-2 | PIT | |
| 2025-11-27 | 2025-2026 | BUF @ PIT | 2-4 | PIT | |
| 2025-03-27 | 2024-2025 | PIT @ BUF | 3-7 | BUF | |
| 2025-01-17 | 2024-2025 | PIT @ BUF | 5-2 | PIT | |
| 2024-10-16 | 2024-2025 | BUF @ PIT | 5-6 | PIT | |
| 2024-01-06 | 2023-2024 | BUF @ PIT | 3-1 | BUF | |
| 2023-11-24 | 2023-2024 | PIT @ BUF | 2-3 | BUF |
02 / RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Last Three Seasons
All meetings since the start of the 2023-2024 season, regular season and playoffs.
7PIT wins
4BUF wins
11Games
0OT/SO games
38-31Goals (PIT-BUF)
6.3Goals/game
| Season | GP | PIT W | BUF W | PIT goals | BUF goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027-preseason | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025-2026-preseason | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 9 |
| 2024-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| 2023-2024 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 |
Pittsburgh Penguins have won 2 straight meetings.
Highest-scoring meeting: BUF 5, PIT 6 — October 16, 2024 (11 goals).
Most lopsided: BUF 5, PIT 1 — March 6, 2026.
03 / ALL-TIME
The All-Time Series
First meeting: 1970
118PIT wins
85BUF wins
35Ties
238Games
779-740Goals (PIT-BUF)
First meeting: October 10, 1970 — BUF 2, PIT 1.
| Decade | GP | PIT W | BUF W | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 36 | 23 | 13 | |
| 2010s | 32 | 24 | 8 | |
| 2000s | 43 | 24 | 15 | 4 |
| 1990s | 45 | 25 | 14 | 6 |
| 1980s | 32 | 9 | 17 | 6 |
| 1970s | 50 | 13 | 18 | 19 |
04 / MATCHUP LEADERS
Top Scorers in This Matchup
Points in Penguins vs Sabres games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bryan Rust | PIT | 9 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
 Alex Tuch | BUF | 8 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
 Evgeni Malkin | PIT | 8 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
 Tage Thompson | BUF | 8 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
 Bowen Byram | BUF | 6 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
 Sidney Crosby | PIT | 8 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
05 / UPCOMING
Next Scheduled Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 28, 2026 | 2026-2027 | PIT @ BUF | Buffalo |
| December 23, 2026 | 2026-2027 | BUF @ PIT | Pittsburgh |
| March 3, 2027 | 2026-2027 | PIT @ BUF | Buffalo |
Penguins vs Sabres — frequently asked
- What is the all-time record between the Penguins and Sabres?
- The Pittsburgh Penguins lead the all-time series 118-85-35 across 238 meetings (regular season and playoffs).
- When did the Penguins and Sabres first play each other?
- Their first meeting was on October 10, 1970: BUF 2, PIT 1.
- When do the Penguins play the Sabres next?
- The Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabres meet next on November 28, 2026 in Buffalo.
- Who won the last Penguins vs Sabres game?
- The Pittsburgh Penguins won the most recent meeting 3-1, on September 26, 2026.
- Who has won the last 10 meetings between the Penguins and Sabres?
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have won 6 of the last 10 meetings. The most recent was on September 26, 2026: PIT 3, BUF 1.
- What is the Penguins' record against the Sabres?
- Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the Pittsburgh Penguins are 7-4 against the Buffalo Sabres across 11 meetings (regular season and playoffs), outscoring them 38-31 along the way.
- Who has the most points in Penguins vs Sabres games?
- Bryan Rust leads all skaters with 9 points (5 goals, 4 assists) in 9 head-to-head games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.