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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
    10/20
    • Canadiens
      3
    • Sabres
      5
    Game 2
    1/15
    • Sabres
      4
    • Canadiens
      2
    Game 3
    1/22
    • Canadiens
      4
    • Sabres
      2
    Game 4
    1/31

    Game Information

    Bell Centre
    Bell Centre
    7:00 PM, January 22, 2026Coverage: ESPN+
    Montreal, QC
    Attendance: 20,962
    • Referees:
    • Kelly Sutherland
    • Jon McIsaac
    • Linesmen:
    • Scott Cherrey
    • Ryan Daisy

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Buffalo50239109
    Tampa Bay50266106
    Montreal482410106
    Boston452710100
    Ottawa44271199
    Detroit41311092
    Florida4038484
    Toronto32361478
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    Five reasons the Hurricanes will win the Stanley Cup

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