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    Montreal Canadiens @ Buffalo Sabres

    MTL
    Montreal CanadiensCanadiensMTL
    26-15-7, 13-5-6 Away
    3
    26-15-7, 13-5-6 Away
    Final
    123T
    Canadiens
    MTL
    		2103
    Sabres
    BUF
    		2125
    BUF
    Buffalo SabresSabresBUF
    26-16-4, 16-6-2 Home
    5
    26-16-4, 16-6-2 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    Series tied 1-1

    • Sabres
      2
    • Canadiens
      4
    Game 1
    21/10
    • Canadiens
      3
    • Sabres
      5
    Game 2
    16/1
    • Sabres
      4
    • Canadiens
      2
    Game 3
    23/1
    • Canadiens
      4
    • Sabres
      2
    Game 4
    1/2

    Game Information

    KeyBank Center
    KeyBank Center
    5:30 AM, 16 January 2026
    Buffalo, NY
    Attendance: 19,070
    • Referees:
    • Alex Lepkowski
    • Jon McIsaac
    • Linesmen:
    • Matt MacPherson
    • Jesse Marquis

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Buffalo50239109
    Tampa Bay50266106
    Montreal482410106
    Boston452710100
    Ottawa44271199
    Detroit41311092
    Florida4038484
    Toronto32361478
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