- Video 1 | Buffalo Sabres Vs Montreal Canadiens

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 32 saves; Sabres built a 3-0 lead.

Cole Caufield scored two third-period goals to erase a Sabres lead.

The January 31 game, often referred to in highlight recaps as the final regular-season meeting, saw Montreal rally in the final frame. Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens - Video 1

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

: 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. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 32 saves; Sabres built a 3-0 lead

Both teams have advanced to the following strong regular-season performances. Luukkonen makes 32 saves, Sabres hold off Canadiens

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 : Juraj Slafkovsky opened the scoring for Montreal

: 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)