Canadiens 4-2 Sabres (Jan 31, 2026) Final Score
Game summary of the Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres NHL game, final score 4-2, from January 31, 2026 on ESPN.
www.espn.comHere are the latest updates on the Canadiens–Sabres matchup.
Canadiens edge Sabres in recent clash: Montreal won 4-3 in overtime in a tightly contested game, with Mike Matheson scoring the OT winner. This continued their strong run and kept them within playoff reach.[4]
Recent head-to-head results this season: The Canadiens and Sabres have split their meetings in some recent stretches, with Montreal taking notable victories in tight games and overtime scenarios. Buffalo’s recent form has shown some dips and surges, but Montreal has generally controlled several of the recent meetings.[2][4]
Preview and context before games: In advance-of-game reports, Montreal often projects lineup combinations including Caufield, Suzuki, Slafkovsky, and a defensive group led by Matheson, with Buffalo aiming to balance offense from players like Dahlin and Tuch in their own roster context.[6][4]
Related notes from outlets: Coverage highlights that the Sabres have had fluctuations in form and personnel changes since previous meetings, which can influence matchup dynamics in upcoming games.[2]
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Game summary of the Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres NHL game, final score 4-2, from January 31, 2026 on ESPN.
www.espn.comMONTREAL (AP) Mike Matheson scored at 1:21 of overtime to lift the surging Montreal Canadiens to a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night.
www.cbssports.comGame summary of the Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres NHL game, final score 4-2, from 1 February 2026 on ESPN (UK).
www.espn.co.ukGame summary of the Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens NHL game, final score 5-3, from January 15, 2026 on ESPN.
www.espn.comIf the Montreal Canadiens struggled against the Boston Bruins last season, the same cannot be said about the Buffalo Sabres. The Habs faced the Sabres four times last season and swept the season series with three regulation wins and an overtime one. In the four games, Montreal outscored Buffalo 21-11.
thehockeynews.comFresh off a sixth consecutive loss, the Montreal Canadiens will try to put an end to their slide by taking on the Buffalo Sabres in a Monday matinee.
thehockeynews.comCanadiens looking to snap two-game losing streak
www.nhl.comGame summary of the Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres NHL game, final score 4-2, from 1 February 2026 on ESPN (AU).
www.espn.com.auCANADIENS (30-17-7) at SABRES (31-17-5) 7 p.m. ET; NHLN, MSG-B, SNE, CITY, TVAS Canadiens projected lineup Cole Caufield -- Nick Suzuki -- Alexandre Texier Juraj Slafkovsky -- Oliver Kapanen -- Ivan Demidov Josh Anderson -- Phillip Danault -- Brendan Gallagher Zachary Bolduc -- Jake Evans -- Kirby Dach Mike Matheson
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