BUF@MTL: What you need to know | Montréal Canadiens
Canadiens looking to snap two-game losing streak
www.nhl.comHere are the latest Canadiens–Sabres updates I can summarize right now:
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Recent results: The Canadiens edged the Sabres in overtime on March 3, 2025, with Mike Matheson scoring the OT winner, continuing Montreal’s strong stretch. In the following game, Montreal also defeated Buffalo 4-2, tightening their wildcard chances in the standings. The Sabres have had mixed recent form, including a few losses before bouncing back with a win against Nashville, but they’ve also shown vulnerability in back-to-back efforts against quality teams.[1][4][5]
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Head-to-head trend: Montreal has had success in several meetings against Buffalo in recent seasons, including a season sweep in 2024-25 and multiple tight wins in 2025, indicating the Habs have often matched up well against the Sabres. Buffalo has been active in reshaping their lineup, which can shift how these matchups play out from game to game.[2]
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What to watch next: Look for Canadiens players who have carried momentum (e.g., Caufield, Suzuki) to try to extend winning streaks against Buffalo, while Buffalo will lean on their updated lineup to generate offense and defend tighter in their own end.[4][5]
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Where to watch: Depending on the date, these games have aired on regional networks and national outlets such as TSN2, RDS, MSG-B, and ESPN in the U.S., so check local listings for precise broadcast info around your date.[5][1]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest box scores, point totals, and projected lineups for the next Canadiens–Sabres game and format them into a concise snap report. Would you prefer a quick score summary or a deeper breakdown by player and special teams?
Citations:
- Canadiens OT win with Matheson:[4]
- Canadiens 4-2 win and playoff implications:[4]
- Season sweep and head-to-head notes:[2]
- 2024-25/2025 coverage and context:[1]