: 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.
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 Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens - Video 1
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 32 saves; Sabres built a 3-0 lead. : Buffalo controlled the second period
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) Key Highlight Jakub Dobes made 30 saves to
: Juraj Slafkovsky opened the scoring for Montreal with a power-play goal at 11:20.
: 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)