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Match Report

Johansson scores 1:30 into OT; Sabres beat Canadiens 5-4

Sabres newcomer Marcus Johansson has quickly gained an appreciation of how captain Jack Eichel can take over a game.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
10/31/26 vs Pittsburgh Penguins W 5-4 NHL
10/29/26 @ Dallas Stars W 5-2 NHL
10/27/26 @ St. Louis Blues W 2-0 NHL
10/25/26 @ Winnipeg Jets W 2-1 NHL
10/23/26 @ Chicago Blackhawks W 4-1 NHL
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Team Stats

MTL BUF
11
Blocked Shots
13
16
Hits
18
4
Takeaways
4
27
Shots
39
1
Power Play Goals
2
3
Power Play Opportunities
5
33.3
Power Play Percentage
40.0
1
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
33
Faceoffs Won
29
53.2
Faceoff Win Percent
46.8
13
Giveaways
7
5
Total Penalties
3
10
Penalty Minutes
6

Head to Head

BUF leads series 1-0

MTL Last 5 matchups BUF
  1. 3 Final 2020-01-31 @ BUF 1
  2. 4 Final/OT 2019-10-09 @ BUF 5

Injuries

Buffalo Sabres

  • Jiri Kulich Day-To-Day
  • Konsta Helenius Day-To-Day
  • Justin Danforth Injured Reserve
  • Alex Lyon Injured Reserve
  • Matt Grzelcyk Injured Reserve

Montreal Canadiens

  • Kirby Dach Day-To-Day
  • Mike Matheson Out
  • Sam Montembeault Injured Reserve
  • Nick Suzuki Out
  • Ivan Demidov Injured Reserve

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