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    Montreal Canadiens @ Buffalo Sabres

    MTL
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    26-15-7, 13-5-6 Away
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    26-15-7, 13-5-6 Away
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    Canadiens
    MTL
    		2103
    Sabres
    BUF
    		2125
    BUF
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    26-16-4, 16-6-2 Home
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    26-16-4, 16-6-2 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    Series tied 1-1

    • Sabres
      2
    • Canadiens
      4
    Game 1
    21/10
    • Canadiens
      3
    • Sabres
      5
    Game 2
    16/1
    • Sabres
    • Canadiens
    Game 3
    23/1
    • Canadiens
    • Sabres
    Game 4
    1/2

    Game Information

    KeyBank Center
    KeyBank Center
    12:00 AM, 16 January 2026
    Buffalo, NY
    Attendance: 19,070
    • Referees:
    • Alex Lepkowski
    • Jon McIsaac
    • Linesmen:
    • Matt MacPherson
    • Jesse Marquis

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Tampa Bay2913361
    Detroit2816460
    Montreal2615759
    Buffalo2616456
    Boston2719256
    Toronto2316753
    Florida2418351
    Ottawa2219549
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