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Match Report

Max Pacioretty scores in overtime, Canadiens edge Sabres 2-1

Max Pacioretty scored at 3:08 of overtime to give the Montreal Canadiens a 2-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/6/26 vs Columbus Blue Jackets W 5-2 NHL
11/4/26 vs Ottawa Senators L 1-2 NHL
10/31/26 @ Los Angeles Kings W 3-2 NHL
10/29/26 @ Anaheim Ducks W 7-6 NHL
10/27/26 @ San Jose Sharks W 2-0 NHL
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Team Stats

BUF MTL
12
Blocked Shots
6
32
Hits
32
2
Takeaways
5
35
Shots
29
1
Power Play Goals
1
3
Power Play Opportunities
1
33.3
Power Play Percentage
100.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
21
Faceoffs Won
33
38.9
Faceoff Win Percent
61.1
12
Giveaways
19
2
Total Penalties
4
7
Penalty Minutes
11

Head to Head

MTL leads series 2-0

BUF Last 5 matchups MTL
  1. 0 Final 2018-03-23 @ BUF 3
  2. 0 Final 2017-11-26 @ MTL 3
  3. 1 Final/OT 2017-11-12 @ MTL 2
  4. 2 Final/SO 2017-10-05 @ BUF 3

Injuries

Montreal Canadiens

  • Josh Anderson Out
  • Ivan Demidov Injured Reserve
  • Mike Matheson Out
  • Sam Montembeault Injured Reserve
  • Bryce Pickford Injured Reserve

Buffalo Sabres

  • Konsta Helenius Out
  • Justin Danforth Injured Reserve
  • Alex Lyon Injured Reserve
  • Matt Grzelcyk Injured Reserve

NHL News

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