NHL· Season 2020
Match Summary
Washington Capitals defeated Buffalo Sabres 4:3. The match was played in NHL 2020. Goals were scored by B. Dillon 2′, A. Ovechkin 11′, H. Jokiharju 18′, J. Schultz, C. Mittelstadt 10′, J. Vrana 9′, T. Thompson 16′. League standings: Buffalo Sabres #8, Washington Capitals #2.
Match Events
Key match events between Buffalo Sabres and Washington Capitals — 7 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
T. Oshie
J. Carlson
Cross-checking
High sticking
R. Ristolainen
Hooking
L. Eller
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 310 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 6.20 per match (146 for the home side, 164 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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