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.
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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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Citations:
- Canadiens edge Sabres 4-3 in OT for fifth straight win.[4]
- Canadiens-Sabres recent meetings and season series notes.[2]
- Canadiens projected lineup context preceding games.[6]
- ESPN/score summaries and broader game coverage.[5][8][9][10]