Canadiens 3-2 Sabres (May 18, 2026) Final Score - ESPN
Game summary of the Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres NHL game, final score 3-2, from May 18, 2026 on ESPN.
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- Most recent notable result: Canadiens 3, Sabres 2 in the May 18, 2026 game, with a home crowd behind Montreal as they edged Buffalo. This is part of the playoff-style late-season schedule ending the series with a narrow Canadiens win.[7][10]
- Prior meeting context: The teams traded a 4-2 Canadiens win on Jan 31, 2026, and a 4-2 Sabres win earlier in the season; both games featured several lead changes and key hits from players like Caufield, Slafkovský, and Dahlin in different recaps.[2][4][6]
- Series status: Buffalo and Montreal have split several recent confrontations, with Montreal often commanding the head-to-head in multiple ten-game spans, though results swing game-to-game.[6][2]
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- Season recap and notable performances:[6][10]