Buffalo Sabres at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Montréal Canadiens on Oct 13, 2026. Final score: Buffalo Sabres 3, Montréal Canadiens 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 3 |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 4 |
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 | Olen Zellweger | D | 2 | 0 | 4 | 25:49 | 0.07 | 2.03 |
| 2nd | Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 26:38 | 0.00 | 1.79 |
| 3rd | Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11:55 | 0.00 | 1.78 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Buffalo Sabres–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:16 | BUF | Olen Zellweger | Mattias Samuelsson, Beck Malenstyn | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 14:28 | MTL | Lane Hutson | Juraj Slafkovský, Cole Caufield | 5v3 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 01:19 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Juraj Slafkovský, Nick Suzuki | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 19:10 | MTL | Josh Anderson | Lane Hutson, Zachary Bolduc | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 04:24 | BUF | Josh Norris | Dennis Gilbert, Beck Malenstyn | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 05:25 | BUF | Olen Zellweger | Zach Benson, Mattias Samuelsson | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | MTL | Cole Caufield | — | 1v0 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | BUF | Tage Thompson | — | 0v1 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | MTL | Alexandre Texier | — | 1v0 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | MTL | Zachary Bolduc | — | 1v0 | 3–3 |
Team Comparison
| Buffalo Sabres | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 16 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.24 | 3.61 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 23 |
| Corsi % | 41.8% | 58.2% |
| Power play | 0/5 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 50.8% | 49.2% |
| Hits | 24 | 22 |
| Blocks | 7 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olen Zellweger | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 25:49 | 0.07 | 2.03 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 26:38 | 0.00 | 1.79 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11:55 | 0.00 | 1.78 |
| Josh Norris | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:51 | 0.03 | 1.45 |
| Zach Benson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:36 | 0.00 | 1.24 |
| Dennis Gilbert | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8:41 | 0.11 | 0.50 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:01 | 0.35 | 0.34 |
| Justin Danforth | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:58 | 0.02 | 0.33 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:26 | 0.35 | 0.24 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:40 | 0.47 | 0.11 |
| Zach Metsa | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:58 | 0.16 | -0.14 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:43 | 0.02 | -0.22 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:23 | 0.33 | -0.24 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:12 | 0.05 | -0.34 |
| Jiri Kulich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:51 | 0.23 | -0.39 |
| Konsta Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:15 | 0.00 | -0.41 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28:22 | 0.05 | -0.42 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:22 | 0.00 | -0.54 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 19:41 | 0.35 | 1.54 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 19:46 | 0.52 | 1.47 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 27:07 | 0.07 | 1.37 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:21 | 0.31 | 1.04 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 23:32 | 0.79 | 0.73 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:58 | 0.29 | 0.67 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:55 | 0.14 | 0.49 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:25 | 0.04 | 0.49 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:19 | 0.05 | 0.28 |
| Adam Engstrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:22 | 0.02 | 0.27 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:25 | 0.26 | 0.14 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 14:36 | 0.30 | 0.07 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:50 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:56 | 0.17 | -0.11 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:40 | 0.10 | -0.12 |
| Owen Beck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:59 | 0.01 | -0.13 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:42 | 0.21 | -0.23 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:26 | 0.00 | -0.53 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | Buffalo Sabres | 35 | 38 | 92.1% | 0.69 | O |
| Jacob Fowler | Montréal Canadiens | 13 | 16 | 81.2% | -0.76 | W |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4–3 on Oct 13, 2026, a one-goal game.
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.61 expected goals to Buffalo Sabres's 2.24 — Montréal Canadiens edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Olen Zellweger led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.03 on 2 goals, 4 shots on goal.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 35 of 38, worth 0.69 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Buffalo Sabres vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Buffalo Sabres 4–3 on Oct 13, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 4, Buffalo Sabres 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Olen Zellweger led all skaters at 2.03, on 2G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.61 expected goals and Buffalo Sabres generated 2.24, so Montréal Canadiens created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Buffalo Sabres put 16 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 38. High-danger chances went 18 to 23.