Jan. 31, 2026Updated 3:28 pm EST

The Buffalo Sabres (31-17-5) host the Montreal Canadiens (30-17-7) during Saturday’s NHL schedule, starting at 7 p.m. ET at KeyBank Center and broadcast on NHL Network. The Sabres are fourth in the Eastern Conference (67 points), and the Canadiens are fifth in the Eastern Conference (67 points).

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Injury reportsSabres

Jordan Greenway: Day-To-Day (Abdomen),

Jiri Kulich: Out (Ear),

Conor Timmins: Out (Leg),

Josh Dunne: Out (Middle-Body),

Jacob Bryson: Out (Upper Body),

Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),

Joshua Norris: Day-To-Day (Ribs),

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: Out (Lower Body)

Canadiens

Patrik Laine: Out (Abdomen),

Alexander Newhook: Out (Ankle)

Stats to know
Tage Thompson has totaled 55 points in 53 games (28 goals and 27 assists).
Alex Lyon has a goals-against average of 2.6, and a .914 save percentage (sixth-best in the league).
Nicholas Suzuki has totaled62 points this season (1.1 per game), with 18 goals and 44 assists in 54 games (playing 20:49 per game).
Jakub Dobes has an .890 save percentage (46th in the league). He has 575 saves, and has conceded 71 goals (3.0 goals-against average).

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