NHL· Season 2020
Match Summary
Washington Capitals defeated Buffalo Sabres 6:4. The match was played in NHL 2020. Goals were scored by N. Backstrom 5′, T. Hall 8′, T. Oshie 10′, J. Carlson 7′, B. Dillon 13′, T. Rieder 18′, J. McCabe, J. Vrana, V. Olofsson 18′, G. Hathaway 18′. League standings: Buffalo Sabres #8, Washington Capitals #2.
Match Events
Key match events between Buffalo Sabres and Washington Capitals — 10 goals and 7 cards recorded during the match.
T. Oshie
Elbowing
J. Eichel
Holding
J. Carlson
Holding
N. Backstrom
Cross-checking
L. Eller
J. McCabe
T. Thompson
Illegal check to the head
Fighting
Fighting
S. Reinhart
Empty net
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 20, Washington Capitals won 30, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Washington Capitals leads the head-to-head with 30 victories from 50 meetings. A combined 307 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 6.14 per match (145 for the home side, 162 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.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 15 Jun 2026