Buffalo Sabres vs Toronto Maple Leafs Head-to-Head

Sabres built their historical edge pre-2005, winning 74 of 122 decided meetings (61%) (plus 18 ties). In the shootout era they are 56-44 against each other (56% Sabres). 18 historical ties live in the all-time ledger, all predating the 2005 shootout rule. They have crossed paths in the postseason 5 times. Games average a 2.4-goal margin, with the largest blowout coming via Sabres' 10-goal win. The 2000s produced the deepest sample with 59 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 3-2 on Mar 14, 2026. Through the 2020s Sabres have led 10-9 between the teams.