Buffalo Sabres V. Montreal | Canadiens

As of late April 2026, the are currently competing in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Boston Bruins , holding a 3-1 series lead after a 6-1 win on April 26. The Montreal Canadiens are also in the postseason, preparing for a Game 5 in their respective first-round series.

: Montreal's Cole Caufield led the comeback with two third-period goals. Juraj Slafkovsky opened the scoring for Montreal, and Oliver Kapanen added an empty-netter. Buffalo Sabres v. Montreal Canadiens

In the series finale at KeyBank Center, the Canadiens rallied in the third period to snap the Sabres' five-game winning streak. As of late April 2026, the are currently

: Buffalo led 2-1 after two periods behind goals from Owen Power and Noah Ostlund , but could not hold the lead. Juraj Slafkovsky opened the scoring for Montreal, and

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