The four matchups between these Atlantic Division rivals were often defined by shifts in momentum and critical special teams play. Key Highlight Jakub Dobes made 30 saves to hold off a Buffalo comeback. Jan 15, 2026 Tage Thompson recorded a hat trick and 5 total points. Jan 22, 2026
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 32 saves; Sabres built a 3-0 lead.
: 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. 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
: Juraj Slafkovsky opened the scoring for Montreal with a power-play goal at 11:20. The four matchups between these Atlantic Division rivals
: 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)
: Buffalo controlled the second period. Owen Power tied the game on a delayed penalty, and rookie Noah Ostlund gave Buffalo a 2-1 lead with his first career power-play goal. Jan 22, 2026 Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 32 saves;
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)