Final Score: Canadiens 4 - Sabres 2
Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Canadiens @ Sabres
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Canadiens | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 152 | 155 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.1 | 3.0 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 4 |
| Stat | Canadiens | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 54 | 53 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.3 | 3.0 |
| Win percentage | 56% | 58% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 54% | 65% |
Recent Results
Canadiens
vs Colorado Avalanche
Jan 29, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
vs Vegas Golden Knights
Jan 27, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Boston Bruins
Jan 24, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Buffalo Sabres
Jan 22, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Minnesota Wild
Jan 20, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Ottawa Senators
Jan 17, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 11
6-5
@ Buffalo Sabres
Jan 15, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ Washington Capitals
Jan 13, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Vancouver Canucks
Jan 12, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs Detroit Red Wings
Jan 10, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
Sabres
vs Los Angeles Kings
Jan 29, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Jan 27, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
@ New York Islanders
Jan 24, 2026 · Margin: +5 · Total: 5
5-0
@ Montreal Canadiens
Jan 22, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Nashville Predators
Jan 20, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Jan 19, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Minnesota Wild
Jan 17, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs Montreal Canadiens
Jan 15, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 14, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Florida Panthers
Jan 12, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4