NHLMontreal Canadiens v Buffalo Sabres
Saturday 17 October 2026, 19:00 US Eastern time
Montreal Canadiens5th · 7 ptsLLLWW
Buffalo Sabres7th · 7 ptsWLLWL
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Before kick-off
Montreal Canadiens (5th) play Buffalo Sabres (7th) in NHL on Saturday 17 October at 19:00 US Eastern time.
Montreal Canadiens have won two of their last five league matches. Buffalo Sabres have won two of their last five league matches. In their last eight league meetings Montreal Canadiens won five, Buffalo Sabres won three and no were drawn.
What happens when
- 19:00Kick-off: live score and stats on this page
- 21:30Full time: the result, box score and the updated table
Key facts
- Montreal Canadiens are 5th with 7 points from 6 matches.
- Buffalo Sabres are 7th with 7 points from 7 matches.
- Both sides are level on points.
- Montreal Canadiens's league record: 3 wins, 0 draws, 3 defeats.
- Buffalo Sabres's league record: 3 wins, 0 draws, 4 defeats.
Match info
- Competition
- NHL
- Start
- Saturday 17 October 2026, 19:00US Eastern time
- Ground
- Not in our data yet
- Referee
- Not published for this league
Season so far
League matches this season, before this game
Montreal CanadiensBuffalo Sabres- 3Wins3
- 50%Win share43%
- 3.17Goals per game2.71
- 3.67Goals allowed per game3.71
Form
Last five league matches, newest first
Montreal Canadiens
- W3Buffalo SabresH4-3W
- W2
Detroit Red WingsH1-0W - W2
Nashville PredatorsH2-5L - W2
Carolina HurricanesH4-6L - W1
Pittsburgh PenguinsA5-6L
Buffalo Sabres
- W3Montreal CanadiensA3-4L
- W3
Florida PanthersH5-3W - W2
Utah MammothH1-4L - W2
Dallas StarsH0-4L - W2
Minnesota WildH3-2W
Head-to-head
Last five league meetings
- 13 Oct 2026Montreal Canadiens4-3Buffalo Sabres
- 18 May 2026Buffalo Sabres2-3Montreal Canadiens
- 17 May 2026Montreal Canadiens3-8Buffalo Sabres
- 14 May 2026Buffalo Sabres3-6Montreal Canadiens
- 12 May 2026Montreal Canadiens2-3Buffalo Sabres
NHL table
Table before kick-off · Atlantic Division
| # | Team | P | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ottawa Senators | 7 | +2 | 10 |
| 2 |  Tampa Bay Lightning | 6 | +1 | 8 |
| 3 |  Boston Bruins | 6 | +7 | 8 |
| 4 | Florida Panthers | 7 | -1 | 8 |
| 5 | Montreal Canadiens | 6 | -3 | 7 |
| 6 |  Toronto Maple Leafs | 7 | +1 | 7 |
| 7 | Buffalo Sabres | 7 | -7 | 7 |
| 8 | Detroit Red Wings | 6 | -6 | 4 |
Squad news
Injuries, suspensions and ban risk
Injuries and suspensions aren't published for the NHL.
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Montreal Canadiens v Buffalo Sabres questions.
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When is Montreal Canadiens v Buffalo Sabres?
Montreal Canadiens v Buffalo Sabres is on Saturday 17 October at 19:00 US Eastern time.
What is the head-to-head record between Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres?
In their last eight league meetings Montreal Canadiens won five, Buffalo Sabres won three and no were drawn.
When do Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres play next?
Montreal Canadiens: Montreal Canadiens v San Jose Sharks, 20 October at 23:00 UTC; Buffalo Sabres: Buffalo Sabres v Philadelphia Flyers, 21 October at 23:30 UTC.
Are there live scores for Montreal Canadiens v Buffalo Sabres?
Yes: the score on this page updates during the match.