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    Buffalo Sabres @ Montreal Canadiens

    BUF
    Buffalo SabresSabresBUF
    28-17-5, 12-11-2 Away
    4
    28-17-5, 12-11-2 Away
    Final
    123T
    Sabres
    BUF
    		2114
    Canadiens
    MTL
    		0202
    MTL
    Montreal CanadiensCanadiensMTL
    28-16-7, 14-11-1 Home
    2
    28-16-7, 14-11-1 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    BUF leads 2-1

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

    Game Information

    Bell Centre
    Bell Centre
    12:00 AM, 23 January 2026
    Montreal, QC
    Attendance: 20,962
    • Referees:
    • Kelly Sutherland
    • Jon McIsaac
    • Linesmen:
    • Scott Cherrey
    • Ryan Daisy

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Detroit3116567
    Tampa Bay3113466
    Montreal2816763
    Buffalo2817561
    Boston2920260
    Toronto2417957
    Florida2620355
    Ottawa2320753
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