Final Score: Sabres 4 - Canadiens 2
Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Sabres @ Canadiens
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Sabres | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 154 | 152 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average goals | 3.0 | 3.1 |
| Last meeting | 5 | 3 |
| Stat | Sabres | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 49 | 50 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Win percentage | 55% | 56% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 46% | 56% |
Recent Results
Sabres
@ Nashville Predators
Jan 20, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Jan 19, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Minnesota Wild
Jan 17, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs Montreal Canadiens
Jan 15, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 14, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Florida Panthers
Jan 12, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Anaheim Ducks
Jan 10, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ New York Rangers
Jan 8, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Vancouver Canucks
Jan 6, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Columbus Blue Jackets
Jan 3, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
Canadiens
vs Minnesota Wild
Jan 20, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Ottawa Senators
Jan 17, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 11
6-5
@ Buffalo Sabres
Jan 15, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ Washington Capitals
Jan 13, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Vancouver Canucks
Jan 12, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs Detroit Red Wings
Jan 10, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
vs Florida Panthers
Jan 8, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
vs Calgary Flames
Jan 7, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Dallas Stars
Jan 4, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ St. Louis Blues
Jan 3, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2