Buffalo Sabres Vs Montreal Canadiens - Video | 1

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

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

The January 31 game, often referred to in highlight recaps as the final regular-season meeting, saw Montreal rally in the final frame. : Juraj Slafkovsky opened the scoring for Montreal

: 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. Season Series Recap (2025-26) The January 31 game,

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

: 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.