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)
: Juraj Slafkovsky opened the scoring for Montreal with a power-play goal at 11:20. Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens - Video 1
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 The and Montreal Canadiens concluded a highly competitive