Canadiens 4-2 Sabres (Jan 31, 2026) Final Score
Game summary of the Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres NHL game, final score 4-2, from January 31, 2026 on ESPN.
www.espn.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent available summaries:
- The Sabres beat the Canadiens 4-2 on May 7, 2026, with Buffalo prevails in that late-season meeting. This indicates the Sabres had the edge in their most recent matchup before the season wrap.[6]
- A May 9, 2026 ESPN summary shows a Canadiens 5-1 Sabres scoreline in a different context, suggesting the teams split results across back-to-back dates in that period. This reflects the ongoing competitiveness of the series late in the season.[3]
- Across the prior January stretch, the Canadiens and Sabres split several games, including a 5-3 Sabres win on January 15, 2026, and a 4-2 Sabres win on January 31, 2026, indicating the series swung in both directions during the first half of 2026. For context, Buffalo had a strong run in January with multiple decisive results.[4][5]
If you want, I can pull the very latest game-by-game results, current season standings, and upcoming schedule for both teams and summarize any notable trends (home/away splits, goaltender usage, or head-to-head records). I can also set up a quick quick-hit recap of the last five matchups between Montreal and Buffalo with key players and scoring summaries. Would you like that?
Citations:
- May 7, 2026 final: Sabres 4, Canadiens 2.[6]
- May 9, 2026 summary indicating Canadiens 5-1 Sabres in a separate game context.[3]
- January 15, 2026: Sabres 5, Canadiens 3.[4]
- January 31, 2026: Canadiens 4, Sabres 2.[5]