The January 31 game, often referred to in highlight recaps as the final regular-season meeting, saw Montreal rally in the final frame.
: 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) Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens - Video 1
: 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 January 31 game, often referred to in
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) Owen Power tied the game on a delayed
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 32 saves; Sabres built a 3-0 lead.