Montreal Canadiens 9-3-3 · 21 PTS Canadiens vs Sabres
MTL lead all-time 171-165-31 · 367 meetings since 1970
Next meeting: December 19, 2026
Buffalo Sabres 7-4-3 · 17 PTS 01 / SEASON SERIES
2026-2027 Season Series
MTL lead 2-0
| Date | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | BUF @ MTL | 3-4 | MTL | OT/SO |
| 2026-10-17 | BUF @ MTL | 3-4 | MTL | OT/SO |
02 / RECENT MEETINGS
Last 10 Meetings
The Montreal Canadiens have won 7 of the last 10 meetings.
| Date | Season | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 2026-2027 | BUF @ MTL | 3-4 | MTL | OT/SO |
| 2026-10-13 | 2026-2027 | BUF @ MTL | 3-4 | MTL | OT/SO |
| 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 |
03 / RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Last Three Seasons
All meetings since the start of the 2023-2024 season, regular season and playoffs.
14MTL wins
7BUF wins
21Games
3OT/SO games
78-65Goals (MTL-BUF)
6.8Goals/game
| Season | GP | MTL W | BUF W | MTL goals | BUF goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 6 |
| 2025-2026 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 40 | 36 |
| 2024-2025 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 11 |
| 2023-2024 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 12 |
Montreal Canadiens have won 3 straight meetings.
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
171MTL wins
165BUF wins
31Ties
367Games
1165-1092Goals (MTL-BUF)
First meeting: October 15, 1970 — MTL 3, BUF 0.
| Decade | GP | MTL W | BUF W | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 48 | 30 | 18 | |
| 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
| Season | Round | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nick Suzuki | MTL | 21 | 9 | 20 | 29 |
 Tage Thompson | BUF | 21 | 11 | 12 | 23 |
 Lane Hutson | MTL | 17 | 2 | 20 | 22 |
 Cole Caufield | MTL | 21 | 14 | 7 | 21 |
 Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | 18 | 6 | 15 | 21 |
 Juraj Slafkovsky | MTL | 21 | 5 | 14 | 19 |
07 / UPCOMING
Next Scheduled Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Montreal Canadiens lead the all-time series 171-165-31 across 367 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 December 19, 2026 in Buffalo.
- Who won the last Canadiens vs Sabres game?
- The Montreal Canadiens won the most recent meeting 4-3 in overtime, on October 17, 2026.
- Who has won the last 10 meetings between the Canadiens and Sabres?
- The Montreal Canadiens have won 7 of the last 10 meetings. The most recent was on October 17, 2026: BUF 3, MTL 4.
- What is the Canadiens' record against the Sabres?
- Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the Montreal Canadiens are 14-7 against the Buffalo Sabres across 21 meetings (regular season and playoffs), outscoring them 78-65 along the way.
- Who leads the 2026-2027 season series between the Canadiens and Sabres?
- The Montreal Canadiens lead the 2026-2027 season series 2-0 through 2 games.
- Who has the most points in Canadiens vs Sabres games?
- Nick Suzuki leads all skaters with 29 points (9 goals, 20 assists) in 21 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.