Canadiens edge Sabres 4-3 in OT for fifth straight win - CBS Sports
MONTREAL (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.comI don’t have live-tool access in this turn to fetch the latest updates, but here’s what’s recently been reported about the 75 Cup Semi between the Canadiens and Sabres:
- The Canadiens and Sabres met in the 2026 Spring playoffs, with Montreal advancing to the second round by defeating Tampa Bay in seven games, setting up a later-round matchup against Buffalo.[6][7][8]
- Reports from outlets tracking the series indicate Buffalo eliminated Boston in the first round, while Montreal’s path included a high-stakes series win that propelled them into Round 2 against the Sabres.[7][9][6]
- Media coverage around the lead-up to the series highlighted prominent matchups and injury notes, including potential returns for players like Sam Carrick in Buffalo and various Canadiens contributors as both teams prepared for a spirited Atlantic Division showdown.[4][5][8]
If you’d like, I can search for the very latest game-by-game results, current series status, and notable injuries or lineup changes, and provide a concise summary with up-to-date citations.