Canadiens vs Sabres All-Time Record
The Montreal Canadiens are 137-119-31-19 (W-L-T-OTL) against the Buffalo Sabres in 306 regular-season games, with 324 standings points to 307.
| MTL vs BUF | GP | MTL W | BUF W | T | OTL | GF-GA | MTL home | MTL road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular season, all-time | 306 | 137 | 138 | 31 | 19 | 944-899 | 81-72 | 56-97 |
| Playoffs, all-time | 42 | 22 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 151-134 | 12-9 | 10-11 |
All-time through 2026-27 from the NHL's records (franchise histories included). Home/road columns are wins-other results.
Recent meetings
| # | Date | Where | Winner | Score | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 17, 2026 |  MTL | MTL | MTL 4-3 OT | Regular |
| 2 | Oct 13, 2026 | MTL | MTL | MTL 4-3 SO | Regular |
| 3 | May 18, 2026 |  BUF | MTL | MTL 3-2 OT | Playoffs |
| 4 | May 16, 2026 | MTL | BUF | MTL 3-8 | Playoffs |
| 5 | May 14, 2026 | BUF | MTL | MTL 6-3 | Playoffs |
| 6 | May 12, 2026 | MTL | BUF | MTL 2-3 | Playoffs |
| 7 | May 10, 2026 | MTL | MTL | MTL 6-2 | Playoffs |
| 8 | May 8, 2026 | BUF | MTL | MTL 5-1 | Playoffs |
| 9 | May 6, 2026 | BUF | BUF | MTL 2-4 | Playoffs |
| 10 | Jan 31, 2026 | BUF | MTL | MTL 4-2 | Regular |
Where the head-to-head numbers come from
All-time records come from the NHL's records database, which counts every regular-season and playoff meeting between two franchises, including relocated ones (the Flames' Atlanta years count for Calgary). It usually includes this season's games within a day; when it has not caught up yet, we add this season's meetings from our own results and show them separately. The 306 regular-season meetings between Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres include ties from before 2005 and overtime losses since.
An all-time record is mostly history: rosters turn over completely every decade, so a franchise's record from the 1980s says nothing about tonight. Recent meetings tell you more, and even ten games is a small sample.
For betting, head-to-head history is already in the price at best and noise at worst; current team strength, goalies and rest decide games. Use this page for the rivalry, and the team pages and odds for tonight.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between the Montreal Canadiens and the Buffalo Sabres?
The Montreal Canadiens are 137-119-31-19 (W-L-T-OTL) against the Buffalo Sabres in 306 regular-season games, through 2026-27.
Have the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres met in the playoffs?
Yes: the Montreal Canadiens are 22-20 in 42 playoff games against the Buffalo Sabres (last meeting 2025-26).
Who won the last game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Buffalo Sabres?
The Montreal Canadiens won 4-3 (OT) on Oct 17, 2026.