Canadiens vs. Sabres (16 Jan, 2026) Live Score - ESPN (AU)
Game summary of the Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens NHL game, final score 5-3, from 16 January 2026 on ESPN (AU).
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May 2026 notes: The two teams met during the 2025-26 season with several close games and a few higher-scoring affairs, including a 4-2 Canadiens win in late January 2026 and a 6-2 Sabres win in May 2026 in some scheduled matchups.[3][10]
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Most recent result highlights:
- Canadiens 4, Sabres 2 is a recurring final from January 31, 2026, with Montreal pulling ahead on goals from Caufield and Slafkovský among others; Buffalo contested but fell short.[2][3]
- Earlier in the season, the teams traded wins and losses with typical NHL back-and-forth scoring trends, including a 5-3 Sabres win on January 15, 2026, and a 4-2 Sabres win in October 2025.[4][9]
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Head-to-head context:
- Montreal has featured strong performances from young forwards like Slafkovský and Caufield in several recent meetings, while Buffalo has leaned on its top-line depth and goaltending to stay competitive.[3][4]
- The series tends to produce several goals per game, although outcomes swing with goaltending performance on any given night.[4][3]
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Note: The above reflects recent and historical results from ESPN game summaries for Canadiens vs. Sabres, including the January 31, 2026 4-2 Canadiens win and other 2025-26 meetings.[2][3][4]