Montreal Canadiens have advanced to the second round of the playoffs, marking their first series win since their 2021 run to the Stanley Cup Final. This accomplishment underscores their successful postseason campaign. They will face the Buffalo Sabres in the next round.
Previous Meetings and Playoff History
This upcoming matchup will be the eighth playoff series between the Canadiens and the Sabres. Historically, Montreal has emerged victorious in four of the seven previous series against Buffalo. However, the last playoff meeting between these two teams dates back to 1998.
All-Time Performance
- Montreal’s all-time playoff record against Buffalo stands at 18 wins and 17 losses.
- During the regular season in 2025-26, both teams recorded two wins and two losses against each other, with a total of 13 goals scored by each side.
Key Players
Captain Nick Suzuki has been a standout performer in the current season against Buffalo, amassing eight points, consisting of two goals and six assists. Cole Caufield has proven to be the leading goal-scorer, netting four goals against the Sabres.
In terms of all-time performance, Suzuki leads the current roster in points against Buffalo, with a notable 26 points (8 goals, 18 assists) in 21 games.
Upcoming Game Schedule
The series against Buffalo is set to commence on Wednesday night in Buffalo. The schedule for the subsequent games is as follows:
- Game 1: Wednesday night in Buffalo
- Game 2: Friday night in Buffalo
- Game 3: Sunday in Montreal
- Game 4: Tuesday in Montreal
- Game 5 (if necessary): May 14 in Buffalo
- Game 6 (if necessary): May 16 in Montreal
- Game 7 (if necessary): May 18 in Buffalo
For further details on ticket sales and playoff initiatives, fans can visit El-Balad’s Playoff Central 2026. Fans are eagerly anticipating this exciting matchup as the Canadiens continue their playoff journey.
