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Canadiens looking to snap two-game losing streak
www.nhl.comHere are the latest Canadiens–Sabres updates I can summarize right now:
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]
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]
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]
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?
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Canadiens looking to snap two-game losing streak
www.nhl.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.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.ukMONTREAL (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 January 31, 2026 on ESPN.
www.espn.comGame summary of the Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens NHL game, final score 5-3, from 16 January 2026 on ESPN (AU).
www.espn.com.auGame summary of the Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens NHL game, final score 5-3, from January 15, 2026 on ESPN.
www.espn.comCANADIENS (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
www.nhl.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.
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