: Montreal’s Cole Caufield took over in the third, scoring twice—first on a redirection and then the game-winner at the back of the net.
The and Montreal Canadiens concluded a highly competitive 2025-26 regular season series, split evenly with a 2-2-0 record for each team. In their most recent matchup on January 31, 2026, Montreal secured a 4-2 victory at KeyBank Center, snapping Buffalo's five-game winning streak. Season Series Recap (2025-26) Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens - Video 1
Both teams have advanced to the following strong regular-season performances. Luukkonen makes 32 saves, Sabres hold off Canadiens : Montreal’s Cole Caufield took over in the
: Montreal's Jakub Dobes tied a season-high with 36 saves, while Buffalo's Alex Lyon suffered his first loss since November, ending a 10-game winning streak. Current Standings & Playoff Outlook (As of April 2026) Season Series Recap (2025-26) Both teams have advanced