Result
2:4
31/01/2026 at 19:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
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Match Stats
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| Shots on Goal |
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| 39 | 31 |
| Shots off target |
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| 17 | 11 |
| Shooting PCT |
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| 5.13% (2/39) | 12.9% (4/31) |
| Blocked shots |
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| 20 | 7 |
| Goalkeeper Saves |
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| 27 | 37 |
| Saves PCT |
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| 90% (27/30) | 94.87% (37/39) |
| Penalties |
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| 3 | 4 |
| PIM |
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| 6 | 8 |
| Power-play Goals |
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| 1 | 1 |
| Shorthanded Goals |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Power-play PCT |
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| 25% (1/4) | 33.33% (1/3) |
| Pen. Killing PCT |
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| 66.67% (2/3) | 75% (3/4) |
| Hits |
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| 24 | 29 |
| Faceoffs Won |
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| 17 | 40 |
| Faceoffs % |
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| 29.82 | 70.18 |
| Giveaways |
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| 16 | 13 |
| Takeaways |
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| 4 | 5 |
| Empty Net Goals |
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| 0 | 1 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Period (0 - 1)
- 10:00, Thompson T. (2 min),
- 11:20, 0 - 1, Slafkovsky J. (G), Suzuki N. (A), Caufield C. (A2)
- 19:06, Byram B. (2 min),
- 2nd Period (2 - 0)
- 00:58, Hutson L. (2 min),
- 02:46, McLeod R. (2 min),
- 07:36, 1 - 1, Power O. (G), Thompson T. (A), Dahlin R. (A2)
- 14:21, Dobson N. (2 min),
- 16:58, Hutson L. (2 min),
- 18:58, 2 - 1, Ostlund N. (G), Tuch A. (A), McLeod R. (A2)
- 3rd Period (0 - 3)
- 04:14, 2 - 2, Caufield C. (G), Dobson N. (A), Hutson L. (A2)
- 10:13, 2 - 3, Caufield C. (G), Suzuki N. (A), Dach K. (A2)
- 16:24, Dach K. (2 min),
- 19:12, 2 - 4, Kapanen O. (G),
Chances of winning
Buffalo Sabres
42.4% | Draw
22.4% | Montreal Canadiens
35.2% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Buffalo Sabres has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.4%)Montreal Canadiens has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.2%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for Buffalo Sabres than the current prediction. (-0.3%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for Montreal Canadiens than the current prediction. (+0.2%)
Buffalo Sabres - Montreal Canadiens Odds
|
1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
|
Avarage Now
(Initially) |
2.25 ↑
(2.16) |
4.22 ↓
(4.26) |
2.69 ↓
(2.78) |
5.4%
(5.7%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 6.25
What is the prediction for Buffalo Sabres - Montreal Canadiens?
Users Predictions:
9 users predict this event. Buffalo will win (votes: 4 - 44.4%). Montreal will win (votes: 2 - 22.2%). It will Tie (votes: 3 - 33.3%).
Confidence interval (95%) for Buffalo: 11.9% – 76.9%.Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 4 Selected Experts predict this event. Buffalo (votes: 2 - 50%). Montreal (votes: 2 - 50%). Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:- O/U 6.5, OT - over (votes: 2 - 50%) .
- DC - Montreal (1.63) (votes: 2 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
- O/U 5.5, OT - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 6 Selected Experts predict this event. Buffalo (votes: 2 - 33.3%). Montreal (votes: 4 - 66.7%). The most likely score by Bookmakers is 4:3.
Preview Facts
- One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Buffalo won 2.
- Buffalo has shown excellent form with a series of wins in recent matches (last 5 games: 5 wins).
- In recent matches, Montreal has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
- Recently, Buffalo has had a series of away games.
- Recently, Montreal has had a series of home games.
- In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
- There will not play in Buffalo: Bryson J.
(Upper-Body Injury)
Danforth J.
(Lower-Body Injury)
Dunne J.
(Injury)
Kulich J.
(Health problems)
Luukkonen U.
(Lower-Body Injury)
Norris J.
(Ribs Injury)
Timmins C.
(Broken Leg)
- There will not play in Montreal: Laine P.
(Abdominal strain)
Newhook A.
(Ankle Injury)
- There are questionable in Buffalo: Greenway J.
(Lower-Body Injury)
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Buffalo won 8 matches, drew 1 match, lost 11 matches, and goals 61:60. (average 3.1:3).
- Including home matches between the teams, Buffalo won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 30:32. (average 3:3.2).
How many head-to-head matches has Buffalo Sabres won against Montreal Canadiens?
Buffalo Sabres has won 5 of their last 14 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Montreal Canadiens won against Buffalo Sabres?
Montreal Canadiens has won 9 of their last 14 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Buffalo Sabres - Montreal Canadiens were as follows:
22.01.2026
Montreal Canadiens
-
Buffalo Sabres
2:4
15.01.2026
Buffalo Sabres
-
Montreal Canadiens
5:3
20.10.2025
Montreal Canadiens
-
Buffalo Sabres
4:2
03.03.2025
Montreal Canadiens
-
Buffalo Sabres
4:3
01.03.2025
Buffalo Sabres
-
Montreal Canadiens
2:4
Latest results of Buffalo Sabres
Latest results of Montreal Canadiens
NHL Table
MainWestern Conference | | Pl | W | WO | LO | L | | Pts |
| 1 | Colorado Avalanche ✔ | 81 | 47 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 300:203 | 119 |
| 2 | Dallas Stars ✔ | 82 | 38 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 279:226 | 112 |
| 3 | Minnesota Wild ✔ | 82 | 31 | 15 | 12 | 24 | 272:240 | 104 |
| 4 | Vegas Golden Knights ✔ | 82 | 30 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 265:250 | 95 |
| 5 | Utah Mammoth ✔ | 81 | 33 | 10 | 6 | 32 | 265:235 | 92 |
| 6 | Edmonton Oilers ✔ | 81 | 31 | 9 | 11 | 30 | 276:268 | 91 |
| 7 | Anaheim Ducks ✔ | 81 | 25 | 17 | 6 | 33 | 268:284 | 90 |
| 8 | Los Angeles Kings ✔ | 81 | 22 | 13 | 20 | 26 | 224:244 | 90 |
| 9 | Nashville Predators | 81 | 28 | 10 | 10 | 33 | 243:264 | 86 |
| 10 | San Jose Sharks | 81 | 26 | 12 | 8 | 35 | 245:291 | 84 |
| 11 | St. Louis Blues | 81 | 32 | 4 | 12 | 33 | 226:255 | 84 |
| 12 | Winnipeg Jets | 81 | 28 | 7 | 12 | 34 | 230:254 | 82 |
| 13 | Seattle Kraken | 81 | 26 | 8 | 11 | 36 | 226:261 | 79 |
| 14 | Calgary Flames | 81 | 26 | 7 | 9 | 39 | 209:258 | 75 |
| 15 | Chicago Blackhawks | 82 | 22 | 7 | 14 | 39 | 213:275 | 72 |
| 16 | Vancouver Canucks | 81 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 48 | 215:310 | 58 |
Eastern Conference | | Pl | W | WO | LO | L | | Pts |
| 1 | Carolina Hurricanes ✔ | 82 | 39 | 14 | 7 | 22 | 296:240 | 113 |
| 2 | Buffalo Sabres ✔ | 82 | 42 | 8 | 9 | 23 | 288:241 | 109 |
| 3 | Tampa Bay Lightning ✔ | 82 | 40 | 10 | 6 | 26 | 290:231 | 106 |
| 4 | Montreal Canadiens ✔ | 82 | 34 | 14 | 10 | 24 | 283:256 | 106 |
| 5 | Boston Bruins ✔ | 82 | 33 | 12 | 10 | 27 | 272:250 | 100 |
| 6 | Ottawa Senators ✔ | 82 | 38 | 6 | 11 | 27 | 278:246 | 99 |
| 7 | Pittsburgh Penguins ✔ | 82 | 34 | 7 | 16 | 25 | 293:268 | 98 |
| 8 | Philadelphia Flyers ✔ | 82 | 27 | 16 | 12 | 27 | 250:243 | 98 |
| 9 | Washington Capitals | 82 | 37 | 6 | 9 | 30 | 263:244 | 95 |
| 10 | Detroit Red Wings | 82 | 30 | 11 | 10 | 31 | 241:258 | 92 |
| 11 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 82 | 28 | 12 | 12 | 30 | 253:253 | 92 |
| 12 | New York Islanders | 82 | 29 | 14 | 5 | 34 | 233:241 | 91 |
| 13 | New Jersey Devils | 82 | 29 | 13 | 3 | 37 | 230:254 | 87 |
| 14 | Florida Panthers | 82 | 32 | 8 | 4 | 38 | 251:276 | 84 |
| 15 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 82 | 23 | 9 | 14 | 36 | 253:299 | 78 |
| 16 | New York Rangers | 82 | 25 | 9 | 9 | 39 | 238:250 | 77 |
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Montreal Canadiens is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Boston Bruins is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
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