Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 32 saves; Sabres built a 3-0 lead.
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 Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens - Video 1
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) Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 32 saves; Sabres built a 3-0 lead
: Montreal’s Cole Caufield took over in the third, scoring twice—first on a redirection and then the game-winner at the back of the net. Jan 15, 2026 Tage Thompson recorded a hat
: 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)
The January 31 game, often referred to in highlight recaps as the final regular-season meeting, saw Montreal rally in the final frame.