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    Montreal Canadiens @ Buffalo Sabres

    MTL
    Montreal CanadiensCanadiensMTL
    31-17-7, 15-6-6 Away
    4
    31-17-7, 15-6-6 Away
    Final
    123T
    Canadiens
    MTL
    		1034
    Sabres
    BUF
    		0202
    BUF
    Buffalo SabresSabresBUF
    31-18-5, 17-7-3 Home
    2
    31-18-5, 17-7-3 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    Series tied 2-2

    • 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
    8:00 AM, 1 February 2026
    Buffalo, NY
    Attendance: 19,070
    • Referees:
    • Francis Charron
    • Kendrick Nicholson
    • Linesmen:
    • Mark Shewchyk
    • James Tobias

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Buffalo50239109
    Tampa Bay50266106
    Montreal482410106
    Boston452710100
    Ottawa44271199
    Detroit41311092
    Florida4038484
    Toronto32361478
    Full Standings

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