Buffalo Sabres at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Montréal Canadiens on May 10, 2026. Final score: Buffalo Sabres 2, Montréal Canadiens 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | May 10, 2026 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Series | R2 Game 3: BUF 1-2 MTL |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 2 |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 6 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:17 | 1.44 | 2.07 |
| 2nd | Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 24:31 | 0.00 | 1.79 |
| 3rd | Rasmus Dahlin | D | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:04 | 0.14 | 1.78 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Buffalo Sabres–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:53 | BUF | Tage Thompson | Rasmus Dahlin | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 15:31 | MTL | Alex Newhook | Jake Evans | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 06:05 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Lane Hutson, Ivan Demidov | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 10:43 | MTL | Zachary Bolduc | Joe Veleno, Alexandre Carrier | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 12:17 | MTL | Juraj Slafkovský | Lane Hutson, Cole Caufield | 5v4 | 1–4 |
| 2nd 14:46 | BUF | Rasmus Dahlin | Tage Thompson, Josh Doan | 4v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 08:46 | MTL | Kirby Dach | Alexandre Texier, Phillip Danault | 5v5 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 15:14 | MTL | Alex Newhook | — | 5v6 | 2–6 |
Team Comparison
| Buffalo Sabres | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.66 | 6.19 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 47.5% | 52.5% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 37.7% | 62.3% |
| Hits | 21 | 25 |
| Blocks | 15 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 3 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 23:04 | 0.14 | 1.78 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 21:06 | 1.09 | 1.43 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:05 | 0.09 | 1.07 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15:32 | 0.21 | 0.67 |
| Josh Norris | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:45 | 0.21 | 0.18 |
| Zach Benson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:07 | 0.55 | 0.03 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:15 | 0.06 | 0.02 |
| Sam Carrick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6:17 | 0.02 | -0.16 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:06 | 0.59 | -0.16 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:53 | 0.11 | -0.25 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:28 | 0.29 | -0.28 |
| Jordan Greenway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:31 | 0.00 | -0.33 |
| Jason Zucker | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:47 | 0.02 | -0.43 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:51 | 0.04 | -0.44 |
| Conor Timmins | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:22 | 0.00 | -0.74 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:51 | 0.00 | -0.82 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:42 | 0.00 | -0.85 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:32 | 0.27 | -1.47 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:17 | 1.44 | 2.07 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:31 | 0.00 | 1.79 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12:12 | 0.93 | 1.61 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:12 | 0.81 | 1.60 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 16:43 | 0.86 | 1.46 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20:35 | 0.29 | 1.40 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:18 | 0.12 | 1.36 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:38 | 0.15 | 1.30 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:39 | 0.24 | 1.05 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:43 | 0.23 | 0.94 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:06 | 0.00 | 0.91 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:48 | 0.00 | 0.84 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:44 | 0.04 | 0.76 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13:12 | 0.04 | 0.42 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:26 | 0.37 | 0.35 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:52 | 0.55 | 0.24 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:10 | 0.11 | 0.07 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:45 | 0.02 | -0.94 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Lyon | Buffalo Sabres | 31 | 36 | 86.1% | 0.52 | L |
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | 1.66 | W |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 6–2 on May 10, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Montréal Canadiens generated 6.19 expected goals to Buffalo Sabres's 3.66 — the run of play matched the result, with Montréal Canadiens earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Cole Caufield led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.07 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Jakub Dobes stopped 26 of 28, worth 1.66 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Buffalo Sabres vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Buffalo Sabres 6–2 on May 10, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 6, Buffalo Sabres 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Cole Caufield led all skaters at 2.07, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 6.19 expected goals and Buffalo Sabres generated 3.66, so Montréal Canadiens created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Buffalo Sabres put 28 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 36. High-danger chances went 10 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Alex Lyon stopped 31 of 36 (0.52 goals saved above expected); Jakub Dobes stopped 26 of 28 (1.66 goals saved above expected).