NHL action on Monday includes the Montreal Canadiens (4-2) hosting the Buffalo Sabres (2-3) at Bell Centre, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Canadiens are sixth in the Eastern Conference (8 points), and the Sabres are 13th in the Eastern Conference (4 points).
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Canadiens vs. Sabres: Oct. 20 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, October 20, 2025
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Montréal, Quebec
- Venue: Bell Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Canadiens' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.50 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.00 | 16th |
| Shots | 25.3 | 25th |
| Shots Allowed | 23.8 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 18.18% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.22% | 24th |
Sabres' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.60 | 25th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.80 | 11th |
| Shots | 29.2 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 33.8 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 27.78% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 95.65% | 1st |
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Canadiens vs. Sabres Top Players
Canadiens
- Cole Caufield is one of Montreal's top contributors this season with eight points. He has averaged 0.8 goals per game, shooting 29.4%.
- Having scored one goal and adding seven assists, Nicholas Suzuki is excelling for Montreal through six games.
- On eight shots (for zero goals) and five assists, Brendan Gallagher has created five points this season.
- Samuel Montembeault (2-2-0) has a 3.3 goals against average and a save percentage of .857 for Montreal.
Sabres
- Zachary Benson's zero goals and five assists in two games for Buffalo add up to five total points on the season.
- Josh Doan has racked up five points this season, with two goals and three assists.
- Tage Thompson has four points so far, including one goal and three assists.
- Alex Lyon has a 2-3-0 record this season, with a .928 save percentage (11th in the league). He has 155 saves, and has conceded 12 goals (2.4 goals against average).
Canadiens vs. Sabres Injury Report
Canadiens
Kaiden Guhle: Out (Lower Body),
Patrik Laine: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Kirby Dach: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Sabres
Joshua Norris: Out (Upper Body),
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: Out (Lower Body),
Jordan Greenway: Out (Lower Body),
Carson Meyer: Out (Knee),
Michael Kesselring: Out (Lower Body),
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Jacob Bryson: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | Kraken | W 5-4 | Home |
| 10/16/2025 | Predators | W 3-2 | Home |
| 10/18/2025 | Rangers | L 4-3 | Home |
| 10/20/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 10/22/2025 | Flames | - | Away |
| 10/23/2025 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 10/25/2025 | Canucks | - | Away |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2025 | Avalanche | L 3-1 | Home |
| 10/15/2025 | Senators | W 8-4 | Home |
| 10/18/2025 | Panthers | W 3-0 | Home |
| 10/20/2025 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 10/22/2025 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 10/24/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 10/25/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |