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Time confirmed(Dec 19, 00:30 UTC)
Buffalo Sabres vs 
Montreal Canadiens
KeyBank Center
(Dec 19, 00:30 UTC)KeyBank Center
Fan pulse
Buffalo Sabres63%
Montreal Canadiens37%
Match preview & Stats
Official match records · Independent analytics
Buffalo SabresvsMontreal CanadiensOverview
Buffalo SabresMontreal Canadiens
- Win Rate
- 50%
- 70%
- Avg Goals Scored
- 3.3
- 3.8
- Avg Goals Conceded
- 3.2
- 2.9
Win Rate
50%
Buffalo Sabres
70%
Montreal Canadiens
Avg Goals Scored
3.3
Buffalo Sabres
3.8
Montreal Canadiens
Avg Goals Conceded
3.2
Buffalo Sabres
2.9
Montreal Canadiens
Buffalo SabresHome Team
Last 5 (Overall):
LWWWL
Last 5 Home:
LLWLL
Montreal CanadiensAway Team
Last 5 (Overall):
WLWWW
Last 5 Away:
WWWWL
Performance Metrics
Win Rate
50%
70%
Avg Goals Scored
3.3
3.8
Avg Goals Conceded
3.2
2.9
Head-to-head
Buffalo Sabres (0)Montreal Canadiens (2)
Goals / Game: 7Both Teams Scored %: 100%Over 2.5 Goals: 100%
Recent meetings:
Oct 17, 2026Montreal Canadiens4 - 3Buffalo Sabres
Oct 13, 2026Montreal Canadiens4 - 3Buffalo Sabres
Match Context
- Buffalo Sabres have hit 16 goals in their last five while letting in 14.
- Montreal Canadiens have found the net 21 times in the same number of games.
- Of the two most recent meetings, Montreal Canadiens have won two.
Calculated from recent official matches. Purely informational, non-wagering neutral statistics.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is Montreal Canadiens @ Buffalo Sabres?
- Montreal Canadiens @ Buffalo Sabres is scheduled to start on Saturday, December 19, 2026 at 00:30 UTC.
- Where is Montreal Canadiens @ Buffalo Sabres played?
- Montreal Canadiens @ Buffalo Sabres will be played at KeyBank Center.
- What competition is Montreal Canadiens @ Buffalo Sabres in?
- Montreal Canadiens @ Buffalo Sabres is part of the NHL.
- How long until Montreal Canadiens @ Buffalo Sabres starts?
- Montreal Canadiens @ Buffalo Sabres starts on Saturday, December 19, 2026 at 00:30 UTC. The countdown at the top of the page shows the time left, live.
Local start times
| New York (EST) | Fri, Dec 18, 19:30 |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles (PST) | Fri, Dec 18, 16:30 |
| United Kingdom (GMT) | Sat, Dec 19, 00:30 |
| Central Europe (GMT+1) | Sat, Dec 19, 01:30 |
| India (GMT+5:30) | Sat, Dec 19, 06:00 |
| Japan (GMT+9) | Sat, Dec 19, 09:30 |
| Sydney (GMT+11) | Sat, Dec 19, 11:30 |
| Brazil (GMT-3) | Fri, Dec 18, 21:30 |