Both teams are currently competing in the :
: Montreal’s Jakub Dobeš made 36 saves on 38 shots, while Buffalo’s Alex Lyon made 27 saves in his first loss after a franchise-record 10-game winning streak. Buffalo Sabres v Montreal Canadiens - Link 1
At the Horn | Canadiens 4 - Sabres 2 | Buffalo Sabres - NHL.com Both teams are currently competing in the :
: Cole Caufield scored twice in the final frame to secure the comeback. Current Playoff Status (as of April 28, 2026)
: Owen Power snapped a 24-game goal drought, and Noah Östlund added a power-play goal. Current Playoff Status (as of April 28, 2026)
The and Montreal Canadiens finished their 2025–26 regular season series tied at 2–2 , with the final matchup resulting in a 4–2 victory for Montreal on January 31, 2026. 2025–26 Season Series Summary Key Performance Oct 20, 2025 Bell Centre MTL Win Montreal home opener success Jan 15, 2026 KeyBank Center BUF Win Tage Thompson: 3 goals, 5 points Jan 22, 2026 Bell Centre BUF Win Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: 32 saves Jan 31, 2026 KeyBank Center MTL Win Cole Caufield: 2 third-period goals Recap: Final Series Matchup (Jan 31, 2026)
In their most recent meeting, the rallied from a 2–1 deficit to defeat the Sabres 4–2 at KeyBank Center .