Buffalo Sabres vs Pittsburgh Penguins Head-to-Head

Penguins built their historical edge pre-2005, winning 62 of 117 decided meetings (53%) (plus 35 ties). In the shootout era they are 49-26 against each other (65% Penguins). 35 of their 227 meetings ended in ties, all from the pre-2005 regulation-tie era. Postseason history is deep: 10 playoff games between the two franchises. Games average a 2.4-goal margin, with the largest blowout coming via Sabres' 9-goal win. Across the last 20 decided meetings Penguins hold a 12-8 edge, suggesting the modern balance leans their way. The 1970s produced the deepest sample with 50 recorded meetings, more than any other decade in the series. Their first recorded meeting fell in 1970, so the rivalry has spanned 56 seasons of NHL history. Most recent result: Sabres won 5-1 on Mar 5, 2026. Through the 2020s Penguins have led 16-9 between the teams.