NHL· Season 2020
Match Summary
Washington Capitals defeated Buffalo Sabres 3:1. The match was played in NHL 2020. Goals were scored by N. Backstrom 17′, T. Wilson 6′, C. Sheary 7′, V. Olofsson 11′. League standings: Washington Capitals #2, Buffalo Sabres #8.
Match Events
Key match events between Washington Capitals and Buffalo Sabres — 4 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
Slashing
A. Ovechkin
High sticking
Shorthanded
J. Schultz
Tripping
K. Okposo
Rivalry since 2012
Washington Capitals vs Buffalo Sabres Head to Head Results· 50
Washington Capitals and Buffalo Sabres have met 50 times — Washington Capitals won 30, Buffalo Sabres won 20, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Washington Capitals leads the head-to-head with 30 victories from 50 meetings. A combined 313 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 6.26 per match (165 for the home side, 148 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.
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