NHL· Season 2020
Match Summary
Philadelphia Flyers defeated Buffalo Sabres 3:0. The match was played in NHL 2020. Goals were scored by S. Couturier 14′, S. Gostisbehere 14′, S. Laughton 18′. League standings: Buffalo Sabres #8, Philadelphia Flyers #6.
Match Events
Key match events between Buffalo Sabres and Philadelphia Flyers — 3 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
Holding
Slashing
High sticking
Tripping
S. Couturier
J. Voracek
Hooking
Holding
Rivalry since 2011
Buffalo Sabres vs Philadelphia Flyers Head to Head Results· 50
Buffalo Sabres and Philadelphia Flyers have met 50 times — Buffalo Sabres won 21, Philadelphia Flyers won 29, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Philadelphia Flyers leads the head-to-head with 29 victories from 50 meetings. A combined 317 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 6.34 per match (147 for the home side, 170 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 46 matches (92%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 49 games (98%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 7–4 in 2025.
Recent Meetings
Standings
Buffalo Sabres sit #8 and Philadelphia Flyers are #6 in the NHL table heading into this match.
Central
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Carolina Hurricanes | GP56 | Won27 | Lost12 | Pts80 |
| #2 | Florida Panthers | GP56 | Won26 | Lost14 | Pts79 |
| #3 | Tampa Bay Lightning | GP56 | Won29 | Lost17 | Pts75 |
| #4 | Nashville Predators | GP56 | Won21 | Lost23 | Pts64 |
| #5 | Dallas Stars | GP56 | Won17 | Lost19 | Pts60 |
| #6 | Chicago Blackhawks | GP56 | Won15 | Lost25 | Pts55 |
| #7 | Detroit Red Wings | GP56 | Won16 | Lost27 | Pts48 |
| #8 | Columbus Blue Jackets | GP56 | Won12 | Lost26 | Pts48 |
East
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pittsburgh Penguins | GP56 | Won29 | Lost16 | Pts77 |
| #2 | Washington Capitals | GP56 | Won29 | Lost15 | Pts77 |
| #3 | Boston Bruins | GP56 | Won25 | Lost16 | Pts73 |
| #4 | New York Islanders | GP56 | Won24 | Lost17 | Pts71 |
| #5 | New York Rangers | GP56 | Won24 | Lost23 | Pts60 |
| #6 | Philadelphia Flyers | GP56 | Won17 | Lost23 | Pts58 |
| #7 | New Jersey Devils | GP56 | Won15 | Lost30 | Pts45 |
| #8 | Buffalo Sabres | GP56 | Won11 | Lost34 | Pts37 |
North
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Toronto Maple Leafs | GP56 | Won29 | Lost14 | Pts77 |
| #2 | Edmonton Oilers | GP56 | Won31 | Lost19 | Pts72 |
| #3 | Winnipeg Jets | GP56 | Won24 | Lost23 | Pts63 |
| #4 | Montreal Canadiens | GP56 | Won20 | Lost21 | Pts59 |
| #5 | Calgary Flames | GP56 | Won22 | Lost27 | Pts55 |
| #6 | Ottawa Senators | GP56 | Won18 | Lost28 | Pts51 |
| #7 | Vancouver Canucks | GP56 | Won17 | Lost29 | Pts50 |
West
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Colorado Avalanche | GP56 | Won35 | Lost13 | Pts82 |
| #2 | Vegas Golden Knights | GP56 | Won30 | Lost14 | Pts82 |
| #3 | Minnesota Wild | GP56 | Won27 | Lost16 | Pts75 |
| #4 | St. Louis Blues | GP56 | Won19 | Lost20 | Pts63 |
| #5 | Arizona Coyotes | GP56 | Won19 | Lost26 | Pts54 |
| #6 | Los Angeles Kings | GP56 | Won19 | Lost28 | Pts49 |
| #7 | San Jose Sharks | GP56 | Won15 | Lost28 | Pts49 |
| #8 | Anaheim Ducks | GP56 | Won11 | Lost30 | Pts43 |
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 15 May 2026