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Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres
NHLSat, Oct 17 · 7:00 PM
Montreal Canadiens host Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM (ET) at Bell Centre in the NHL.
Montreal Canadiens have 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Buffalo Sabres have 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches.
- Competition
- NHL
- Start time
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, 7:00 PM (ET)
- Venue
- Bell Centre, Montreal
- Where to watch
- NHL Net, MSGB (In the United States · ESPN)
Preview in numbers
- United States time: 7:00 PM (ET), Saturday October 17, 2026. On TV: NHL Net, MSGB (ESPN).
- Montreal Canadiens have 2 wins and 3 defeats from their last 5.
- Buffalo Sabres have 2 wins and 3 defeats from their last 5.
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