Buffalo Sabres 50-23-9 · 109 PTS Sabres vs Wild
MIN lead all-time 18-17 · 35 meetings since 2000
Next meeting: October 7, 2026
Minnesota Wild 46-24-12 · 104 PTS 01 / SEASON SERIES
2025-2026 Season Series
Tied 1-1
| Date | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-30 | BUF @ MIN | 3-2 | BUF | OT/SO |
| 2026-01-17 | MIN @ BUF | 5-4 | MIN | OT/SO |
02 / RECENT MEETINGS
Last 6 Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-17 | 2025-2026 | MIN @ BUF | 5-4 | MIN | OT/SO |
| 2025-11-30 | 2025-2026 | BUF @ MIN | 3-2 | BUF | OT/SO |
| 2025-03-22 | 2024-2025 | BUF @ MIN | 1-4 | MIN | |
| 2024-11-27 | 2024-2025 | MIN @ BUF | 1-0 | MIN | |
| 2024-02-17 | 2023-2024 | BUF @ MIN | 3-2 | BUF | |
| 2023-11-10 | 2023-2024 | MIN @ BUF | 2-3 | BUF |
03 / RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Last Three Seasons
All meetings since the start of the 2023-2024 season, regular season and playoffs.
3BUF wins
3MIN wins
6Games
2OT/SO games
14-16Goals (BUF-MIN)
5.0Goals/game
| Season | GP | BUF W | MIN W | BUF goals | MIN goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| 2024-2025 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 2023-2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
Highest-scoring meeting: MIN 5, BUF 4 — January 17, 2026 (9 goals).
Most lopsided: BUF 1, MIN 4 — March 22, 2025.
04 / ALL-TIME
The All-Time Series
First meeting: 2000
17BUF wins
18MIN wins
35Games
87-108Goals (BUF-MIN)
First meeting: November 17, 2000 — MIN 1, BUF 3.
| Decade | GP | BUF W | MIN W | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10 | 6 | 4 | |
| 2010s | 16 | 6 | 10 | |
| 2000s | 9 | 5 | 4 |
05 / MATCHUP LEADERS
Top Scorers in This Matchup
Points in Sabres vs Wild games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | 5 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
 Mats Zuccarello | MIN | 5 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
 Matthew Boldy | MIN | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
 Tage Thompson | BUF | 6 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
 J. Peterka | BUF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
 H. Jokiharju | BUF | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
06 / UPCOMING
Next Scheduled Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | 2026-2027 | MIN @ BUF | Buffalo |
| March 14, 2027 | 2026-2027 | BUF @ MIN | Minnesota |
Sabres vs Wild — frequently asked
- What is the all-time record between the Sabres and Wild?
- The Minnesota Wild lead the all-time series 18-17 across 35 meetings (regular season and playoffs).
- When did the Sabres and Wild first play each other?
- Their first meeting was on November 17, 2000: MIN 1, BUF 3.
- When do the Sabres play the Wild next?
- The Buffalo Sabres and Minnesota Wild meet next on October 7, 2026 in Buffalo.
- Who won the last Sabres vs Wild game?
- The Minnesota Wild won the most recent meeting 5-4 in overtime, on January 17, 2026.
- What is the Sabres' record against the Wild?
- Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the Buffalo Sabres are 3-3 against the Minnesota Wild across 6 meetings (regular season and playoffs), despite being outscored 16-14 along the way.
- Who leads the 2025-2026 season series between the Sabres and Wild?
- The 2025-2026 season series is tied 1-1 through 2 games.
- Who has the most points in Sabres vs Wild games?
- Kirill Kaprizov leads all skaters with 8 points (3 goals, 5 assists) in 5 head-to-head games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.