Jan. 31, 2026Updated 6:30 pm EST

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

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Injury reportsSabres

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

Conor Timmins: Out (Leg),

Josh Dunne: Out (Middle-Body),

Jiri Kulich: Out (Ear),

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
In 53 games played, Tage Thompson has totaled 55 points (28 goals and 27 assists).
Alex Lyon has allowed 58 goals (2.62 goals-against average) and recorded 615 saves.
In 54 games played this season, Nicholas Suzuki has recorded62 points (1.1 per game), with 18 goals and 44 assists).
Jakub Dobes has given up 71 goals (3.0 goals-against average) and compiled 575 saves with an .890 save percentage (46th in the league).

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