Canadiens vs Sabres · as of Wed, Nov 4
As of Wednesday, November 4, the Habs lead 2-0 in the season series after 2 of 4 meetings. Last time out, Sat, Oct 17, the Canadiens won 4-3 in overtime. Next game: Friday, December 18, Canadiens at Sabres, 7:30 PM ET at KeyBank Center on ESPN+, Hulu, Disney+ (US) and TSN2, RDS (Canada).
Season series so far
| Date | Final | Arena |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 13Tue |  Canadiens 4, Sabres 3 (SO)Sabres at Canadiens | Centre Bell |
| Oct 17Sat | Canadiens 4, Sabres 3 (OT)Sabres at Canadiens | Centre Bell |
Remaining Canadiens vs Sabres games
| Date | Game | TV | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18Fri | Canadiens at SabresKeyBank Center USESPN+, Hulu, Disney+ CATSN2, RDS | USESPN+, Hulu, Disney+ CATSN2, RDS | |
| Jan 18Mon | Canadiens at SabresKeyBank Center USMSG Buffalo CATSN2, RDS | USMSG Buffalo CATSN2, RDS |
Times in your time zone. TV from the official NHL schedule: national and both clubs' local channels.
Who to root for
Both clubs are in the Eastern Conference, and both in the Atlantic Division, so they chase the same playoff spots and the same division title. A regulation win takes two points away from a direct rival, a four-point swing compared with the reverse result. If you cheer for a third Eastern club, a regulation finish is best (two points handed out instead of three), ideally won by whichever of the two is less of a threat to you. Your team's playoff odds page shows the exact effect on game days.
Side by side
| Canadiens | Stat |  Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| 9-3-3 | Record | 7-4-3 |
| 21 | Points | 17 |
| .700 | Points % | .607 |
| 2nd Atl | Division | 7th Atl |
| 3rd East | Conference | 9th East |
| +5 | Goal diff | −6 |
| 7-1-2 | Last 10 | 5-2-3 |
| OT1 | Streak | W3 |
| 88% | Playoff odds | 72% |
| 26% | Win division | 11% |
| 107 | Projected pts | 101 |
| 2-0-0 | Series W-L-OT | 0-0-2 |
Records and ranks from the official NHL standings. Odds and projections from the Tonight.hockey model.
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Canadiens vs Sabres: questions
- When do the Canadiens play the Sabres next?
- Friday, December 18, 2026: Montréal Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres, 7:30 PM ET at KeyBank Center.
- What channel is Canadiens vs Sabres on?
- The next meeting (Fri, Dec 18) airs on ESPN+, Hulu, Disney+ (US) and TSN2, RDS (Canada).
- Who won the last Canadiens vs Sabres game?
- Canadiens 4, Sabres 3 (OT) on Saturday, October 17 at Centre Bell.
- How many times do the Canadiens and Sabres play this season?
- 4 times in the 2026-27 regular season: 2 in Montréal and 2 in Buffalo. 2 played, 2 to go.
- How do the Canadiens and Sabres compare this season?
- The Montréal Canadiens are 9-3-3 with 21 points; the Buffalo Sabres are 7-4-3 with 17 points (official NHL standings).
Updated from official NHL data.