Canadiens bring win streak into matchup against Wild
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The Buffalo Sabres lost 4-2 to the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday at KeyBank Center. Buffalo led 2-1 through two periods, but Montreal’s Cole Caufield scored twice in the third to snap the Sabres’ five-game winning streak.
Expert recap and game analysis of the Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres NHL game from January 31, 2026 on ESPN.
The Colorado Avalanche struggled in all phases Thursday night and got blown out, 7-3, by the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre.
Montreal’s key production comes from Suzuki, Caufield and Demidov, with Lane Hutson adding heavy assist volume. In net, Buffalo are operating without Luukkonen, placing pressure on Lyon and Ellis. Montreal’s crease has rotated recently, with Dobes posting a save percentage near 92%.
Vegas Golden Knights (25-14-12, in the Pacific Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (28-17-7, in the Atlantic Division)Montreal, Quebec; Tuesday, 7 p.m. ESTBOTTOM L