MargusMontreal Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres
- 7:30 PM EST
- Keybank Center
- NHL
Match odds
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Recent form
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2MTL wins
0BUF winsLast 2 meetings with a stored final score.
League table
Full table →| # | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Boston Bruins | 12-4-1 |
| 2 | Montreal Canadiens | 11-3-3 |
| 3 |  Tampa Bay Lightning | 11-3-2 |
| 4 |  Ottawa Senators | 11-6-1 |
| 5 |  Florida Panthers | 9-6-2 |
| 6 | Buffalo Sabres | 8-5-3 |
| 7 |  Toronto Maple Leafs | 8-8-2 |
| 8 |  Detroit Red Wings | 7-8-3 |
About this match
Montreal Canadiens visit Buffalo Sabres at Keybank Center on Friday, December 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM EST in the NHL.
Montreal Canadiens are 11-3-3, 2nd in the Atlantic; Buffalo Sabres are 8-5-3, 6th in the Atlantic.
Recent form: Montreal Canadiens have won 4 of their last 5, Buffalo Sabres 4 of their last 5.
In the 2 recent meetings on record, Montreal Canadiens won 2 and Buffalo Sabres won 0. The last one finished BUF 3, MTL 4 on Oct 17, 2026.
Lane Hutson leads Montreal Canadiens in points (17 P).
Tage Thompson leads Buffalo Sabres in points (19 P).