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Canadiens game day
Canadiens vs.
Sabres
Montreal hosts Buffalo Sabres at Bell Centre. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Home matchupMTLVSBUF
MTLVSBUF7:00 PM ET
Bell Centre
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WhenSat, Oct 17 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereBell Centre
OpponentBuffalo Sabres
Buffalo SabresContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Montreal hosts Buffalo Sabres at Bell Centre. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Listed on NHL Net · MSGB. Next up: vs. San Jose Sharks on October 20.
The question to watch
How do the Canadiens match up with Sabres at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Buffalo Sabres
Montreal hosts Buffalo Sabres. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
Where to watch
Listed on NHL Net · MSGB.
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Season so far
| BUF | MTL | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Shots Against per Game | 24.6 | 25.7 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 61.5 | 80.0 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 10 | 6 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 3.00 | 3.00 |
Leaders
- MTL · GoalsNick Suzuki · 4
- MTL · AssistsLane Hutson · 6
- MTL · PointsNick Suzuki · 9
- BUF · GoalsTage Thompson · 4
- BUF · AssistsOwen Power · 6
- BUF · PointsTage Thompson · 8
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