NHL· Season 2017
Match Summary
Buffalo Sabres defeated Washington Capitals 3:1. The match was played in NHL 2017.
Rivalry since 2012
Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals Head to Head Results· 50
Buffalo Sabres and Washington Capitals have met 50 times — Buffalo Sabres won 19, Washington Capitals won 31, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Washington Capitals leads the head-to-head with 31 victories from 50 meetings. A combined 313 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 6.26 per match (146 for the home side, 167 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 47 matches (94%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 48 games (96%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–8 in 2025.
Recent Meetings
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 15 May 2026