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Montreal Canadiens logo Montreal Canadiens 48-24-10 · 106 PTS

Canadiens vs Sabres

BUF lead all-time 158-157-31 · 346 meetings since 1970

Next meeting: October 13, 2026

Buffalo Sabres logo Buffalo Sabres 50-23-9 · 109 PTS
01 / SEASON SERIES

2025-2026 Season Series

Tied 2-2
DateMatchupScoreWinnerOT
2025-10-20 BUF @ MTL 2-4 MTL
2026-01-16 MTL @ BUF 3-5 BUF
2026-01-23 BUF @ MTL 4-2 BUF
2026-02-01 MTL @ BUF 4-2 MTL
02 / RECENT MEETINGS

Last 10 Games

DateSeasonMatchupScoreWinnerOT
2026-05-18 2025-2026 · Playoffs MTL @ BUF 3-2 MTL OT/SO
2026-05-17 2025-2026 · Playoffs BUF @ MTL 8-3 BUF
2026-05-14 2025-2026 · Playoffs MTL @ BUF 6-3 MTL
2026-05-12 2025-2026 · Playoffs BUF @ MTL 3-2 BUF
2026-05-10 2025-2026 · Playoffs BUF @ MTL 2-6 MTL
2026-05-08 2025-2026 · Playoffs MTL @ BUF 5-1 MTL
2026-05-06 2025-2026 · Playoffs MTL @ BUF 2-4 BUF
2026-02-01 2025-2026 MTL @ BUF 4-2 MTL
2026-01-23 2025-2026 BUF @ MTL 4-2 BUF
2026-01-16 2025-2026 MTL @ BUF 3-5 BUF
03 / RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD

The Last Three Seasons

All meetings since the start of the 2023-2024 season, regular season and playoffs.

12MTL wins
7BUF wins
19Games
1OT/SO games
70-59Goals (MTL-BUF)
6.8Goals/game
SeasonGPMTL WBUF WMTL goalsBUF goals
2025-2026 11 6 5 40 36
2024-2025 4 4 0 21 11
2023-2024 4 2 2 9 12

Highest-scoring meeting: MTL 7, BUF 5 — November 11, 2024 (12 goals).

Most lopsided: BUF 8, MTL 3 — May 17, 2026.

04 / ALL-TIME

The All-Time Series

First meeting: 1970
157MTL wins
158BUF wins
31Ties
346Games
1087-1027Goals (MTL-BUF)

First meeting: October 15, 1970 — MTL 3, BUF 0.

DecadeGPMTL WBUF WTies
2020s 27 16 11
2010s 46 22 24
2000s 58 24 34
1990s 78 34 37 7
1980s 78 31 33 14
1970s 59 30 19 10
05 / PLAYOFF HISTORY

Postseason Meetings

SeasonRoundResult
2025-2026 Second Round Montreal Canadiens won 4-3
06 / MATCHUP LEADERS

Top Scorers in This Matchup

Points in Canadiens vs Sabres games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.

PlayerTeamGPGAPTS
Nick Suzuki headshot Nick Suzuki MTL 19 9 18 27
Tage Thompson headshot Tage Thompson BUF 19 10 12 22
Rasmus Dahlin headshot Rasmus Dahlin BUF 18 6 15 21
Lane Hutson headshot Lane Hutson MTL 15 1 19 20
Cole Caufield headshot Cole Caufield MTL 19 11 6 17
Juraj Slafkovsky headshot Juraj Slafkovsky MTL 19 5 10 15
07 / UPCOMING

Next Scheduled Games

DateSeasonMatchupVenue
October 13, 2026 2026-2027 BUF @ MTL Montreal
October 17, 2026 2026-2027 BUF @ MTL Montreal
December 19, 2026 2026-2027 MTL @ BUF Buffalo
January 18, 2027 2026-2027 MTL @ BUF Buffalo

Canadiens vs Sabres — frequently asked

What is the all-time record between the Canadiens and Sabres?
The Buffalo Sabres lead the all-time series 158-157-31 across 346 meetings (regular season and playoffs).
When did the Canadiens and Sabres first play each other?
Their first meeting was on October 15, 1970: MTL 3, BUF 0.
When do the Canadiens play the Sabres next?
The Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres meet next on October 13, 2026 in Montreal.
Who won the last Canadiens vs Sabres game?
The Montreal Canadiens won the most recent meeting 3-2 in overtime, on May 18, 2026.
What is the Canadiens' record against the Sabres?
Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the Montreal Canadiens are 12-7 against the Buffalo Sabres across 19 meetings (regular season and playoffs), outscoring them 70-59 along the way.
Who leads the 2025-2026 season series between the Canadiens and Sabres?
The 2025-2026 season series is tied 2-2 through 4 games.
Who has the most points in Canadiens vs Sabres games?
Nick Suzuki leads all skaters with 27 points (9 goals, 18 assists) in 19 head-to-head games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.
Have the Canadiens and Sabres met in the playoffs recently?
Yes — in the 2025-2026 Second Round, the Montreal Canadiens won the series 4-3.