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Sabres game day
Sabres vs.
Canadiens
Buffalo hosts Montreal Canadiens at KeyBank Center. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Friday, December 18, 2026
Home matchupBUFVSMTL
BUFVSMTL7:30 PM ET
KeyBank Center
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WhenFri, Dec 18 · 7:30 PM ET
WhereKeyBank Center
OpponentMontreal Canadiens
Montreal CanadiensContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Buffalo hosts Montreal Canadiens at KeyBank Center. Puck drop is 7:30 PM ET. Listed on TSN. Next up: vs. Los Angeles Kings on December 20.
The question to watch
How do the Sabres match up with Canadiens at puck drop?
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A look at Montreal Canadiens
Buffalo hosts Montreal Canadiens. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
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Season so far
| MTL | BUF | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.75 | 3.67 |
| Shots Against per Game | 25.8 | 25.7 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 82.4 | 64.5 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 6 | 11 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 3.13 | 3.00 |
Leaders
- BUF · GoalsTage Thompson · 5
- BUF · AssistsOwen Power · 6
- BUF · PointsTage Thompson · 9
- MTL · GoalsCole Caufield · 5
- MTL · AssistsNick Suzuki · 6
- MTL · PointsNick Suzuki · 10
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