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Washington Capitals v Buffalo Sabres: head to head | Lineball
Washington Capitals edge 3–1 on season record, scoring margin, recent form and recent meetings. 91 meetings in NHL on record. A read of the stats, not a tip.
Washington Capitals lead the head to head 49–40 (2 draws) from 91 meetings since 1999.
2026-27: Washington Capitals 8–6, Buffalo Sabres 8–8. Washington Capitals have the better margin, +0.1 a game to -0.3.
Washington Capitals have won the last 3 against Buffalo Sabres.
Last five: Washington Capitals 3 wins, Buffalo Sabres 4.
Washington Capitals average more blocked shots per game: 16.7 to 13.1.
Washington Capitals average more hits per game: 22.7 to 19.3.
Washington Capitals average more power play goals per game: 0.6 to 0.5.
At home: Washington Capitals win 56%, Buffalo Sabres 49% (every game we hold).
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Head to head
4991 games · 2 drawn since 199940
25 Oct 2026 · Capital One Arena, WashingtonWashington Capitals 4Buffalo Sabres 3
5 Apr 2026 · Capital One Arena, WashingtonWashington Capitals 6Buffalo Sabres 2
13 Mar 2026 · KeyBank Center, BuffaloWashington Capitals 2Buffalo Sabres 1
2 Nov 2025 · KeyBank Center, BuffaloWashington Capitals 3Buffalo Sabres 4
31 Mar 2025 · Capital One Arena, WashingtonWashington Capitals 5Buffalo Sabres 8
7 Jan 2025 · KeyBank Center, BuffaloWashington Capitals 3Buffalo Sabres 4
15 Dec 2024 · Capital One Arena, WashingtonWashington Capitals 4Buffalo Sabres 2