NHL· Season 2021
Match Summary
Washington Capitals defeated Buffalo Sabres 5:3. The match was played in NHL 2021. Goals were scored by T. Wilson 2′, C. McMichael 2′, C. Eakin 3′, A. Ovechkin 8′, A. Bjork 3′, T. Wilson 6′, C. Sheary 17′, C. Miller 18′. League standings: Washington Capitals #8, Buffalo Sabres #11.
Match Events
Key match events between Washington Capitals and Buffalo Sabres — 8 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
T. Van Riemsdyk
Holding
Holding
C. Hagelin
E. Kuznetsov
Tripping
R. Hagg
Delay of game
Interference
Slashing
Power-play
V. Hinostroza
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 309 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 6.18 per match (163 for the home side, 146 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