Buffalo Sabres V. Montreal Canadiens Direct

: Buffalo led 2-1 after two periods behind goals from Owen Power and Noah Ostlund , but could not hold the lead.

The and Buffalo Sabres split their four-game regular-season series for the 2025–26 season, with each team winning twice. Their most recent meeting occurred on January 31, 2026 , with Montreal securing a 4-2 victory . 2025–26 Regular Season Series Summary Jan 31, 2026 Montreal Canadiens Buffalo Sabres MTL 4 - 2 BUF Jan 22, 2026 Buffalo Sabres Montreal Canadiens BUF 4 - 2 MTL Jan 15, 2026 Montreal Canadiens Buffalo Sabres MTL 3 - 5 BUF Oct 20, 2025 Buffalo Sabres Montreal Canadiens BUF 2 - 4 MTL Last Meeting Recap (Jan 31, 2026) Buffalo Sabres v. Montreal Canadiens

As of late April 2026, the are currently competing in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Boston Bruins , holding a 3-1 series lead after a 6-1 win on April 26. The Montreal Canadiens are also in the postseason, preparing for a Game 5 in their respective first-round series. : Buffalo led 2-1 after two periods behind

At the Horn | Canadiens 4 - Sabres 2 | Buffalo Sabres - NHL.com 2025–26 Regular Season Series Summary Jan 31, 2026