Canadiens edge Sabres 4-3 in OT for fifth straight win - CBS Sports
MONTREAL (AP) Mike Matheson scored at 1:21 of overtime to lift the surging Montreal Canadiens to a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night.
www.cbssports.comI don’t have live tool access right now to pull the latest updates, but here’s what’s known about the 75 Cup Semi between the Canadiens and Sabres:
- Context: The Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres met in the playoffs in 2026, with both teams advancing to the second round and facing each other in a highly anticipated series. The matchup drew strong attention from fans in the Atlantic region and beyond.[6][8]
- Recent trajectory: The Canadiens reached Round 2 after overtaking Tampa Bay in seven games, while the Sabres eliminated the Bruins in six to advance, setting up their clash with Montreal.[3][7][6]
- Series outlook: Analysts highlighted a fast-paced, physical series with goaltending duels and depth scoring likely to decide multiple games. Montreal’s defense and Montreal’s ability to pressure Buffalo’s defense were often cited as critical factors.[4][9]
Illustration: In a typical playoff semi, expect two to three tight, low-scoring games and a few high-event affairs as strategic adjustments tilt the series. If you want, I can track and summarize game-by-game results as they’re released.
Would you like me to pull the latest game results and provide a game-by-game recap for this specific semi series, or focus on the series outlook and key players? I can also compile a quick table of top performers from both teams in the first two rounds to-date.[8][6]