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

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 32 saves; Sabres built a 3-0 lead. Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens - Video 1

The January 31 game, often referred to in highlight recaps as the final regular-season meeting, saw Montreal rally in the final frame. Both teams have advanced to the following strong

: 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) : Montreal's Jakub Dobes tied a season-high with

: 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 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.

: Juraj Slafkovsky opened the scoring for Montreal with a power-play goal at 11:20.