r/Habs • u/nhl-goalpost • 1h ago

Post Game Thread Post-Game Thread: The Montreal Canadiens outlasted the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in OT - 17 Oct 2026

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Sabres 3, Canadiens 4

FINAL

Catch-up · From puck drop

The Canadiens came from behind to win, with C. Caufield ending it in overtime.

At 08:21 of the first period, J. Norris got a snapper off in a hurry from the doorstep, and the Sabres moved ahead 1-0. At 11:45 of the first period, Z. Bolduc deflected one in from the doorstep on the power play, and the scoreboard came back together at 1-1. At 14:01 of the first period, C. Caufield ripped a quick shot from the doorstep, and the Canadiens took a 2-1 lead.

At 07:39 of the second period, A. Texier got a shot off in a hurry from the doorstep, and the Canadiens opened a two-goal lead. At 09:52 of the second period, J. Quinn found the net with a quick-release shot from the doorstep shorthanded, and that made it a one-goal game at 3-2.

At 10:12 of the third period, T. Thompson beat the goalie with a quick release right in tight, and a 3-1 game was suddenly tied 3-3.

At 00:54 of overtime, C. Caufield let a quick one go from the slot, and that settled the game for the Canadiens.

The Canadiens produced a 21-10 edge in close-range shots on goal. The Canadiens' penalty kill went 4-for-4. The Sabres faced five power plays and killed four of them. The Canadiens also struck the iron twice.

Final: The Canadiens won 4-3 in overtime.

Linescore

Period 1st 2nd 3rd OT Total
BUF 1 1 1 0 3
MTL 2 1 0 1 4
Sabres Skaters G A P SOG +/- H BLK FO TOI
#6 Z. Benson - L 0 1 1 3 +1 0 1 1-2 21:17
#9 J. Norris - C 1 0 1 4 -1 1 2 2-6 14:30
#15 J. Danforth - R 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1-1 08:34
#19 P. Krebs - C 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1-3 09:04
#20 J.Kulich - C 0 1 1 0 +1 0 0 3-4 13:00
#22 J. Quinn - R 1 0 1 2 +1 0 0 1-0 21:30
#29 B. Malenstyn - L 0 0 0 0 0 7 1 1-0 12:12
#71 R. McLeod - C 0 0 0 0 -1 1 0 6-9 14:35
#72 T. Thompson - C 1 0 1 5 -1 1 1 2-6 19:19
#86 N. Ostlund - C 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 3-5 19:44
#91 J. Doan - R 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 15:14
#94 K. Helenius - C 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 09:11
#8 O. Zellweger - D 0 0 0 4 0 0 1 20:47
#23 M. Samuelsson - D 0 1 1 2 +1 3 2 26:59
#25 O. Power - D 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 27:39
#44 D. Gilbert - D 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 11:31
#46 L. Crevier - D 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 14:12
#73 Z. Metsa - D 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 14:57
Canadiens Skaters G A P SOG +/- H BLK FO TOI
#13 C. Caufield - R 2 0 2 5 +2 0 0 1-0 18:03
#14 N. Suzuki - C 0 1 1 2 +1 3 1 12-8 21:20
#15 A. Newhook - C 0 0 0 2 -2 0 1 5-3 16:20
#17 J. Anderson - R 0 0 0 2 -2 3 0 14:22
#20 J. Slafkovský - L 0 2 2 1 +1 1 2 17:51
#22 C. Kreider - L 0 0 0 2 -2 1 1 14:06
#24 P. Danault - C 0 0 0 0 +1 1 0 10-6 15:37
#71 J. Evans - C 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 8-3 13:29
#76 Z. Bolduc - R 1 0 1 5 0 2 0 14:48
#77 K. Dach - C 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 11:38
#85 A. Texier - L 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 11:29
#91 O. Kapanen - C 0 0 0 3 0 1 1 0-1 11:14
#21 K. Guhle - D 0 1 1 0 +1 1 0 23:22
#45 A. Carrier - D 0 2 2 1 +2 0 2 22:09
#48 L. Hutson - D 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 26:38
#53 N. Dobson - D 0 0 0 3 -2 2 1 21:15
#64 D. Reinbacher - D 0 0 0 1 -1 2 0 09:09
#72 A. Xhekaj - D 0 0 0 1 -1 1 1 12:29
Sabres Goalies SV SA SV% GA TOI
#1 U. Luukkonen 30 34 .882 4 60:01
Canadiens Goalies SV SA SV% GA TOI
#32 J. Fowler 23 26 .885 3 60:54

Scoring

Time Scorer Assists Team Strength
1st 08:21 J. Norris K. Helenius BUF EV
1st 11:45 Z. Bolduc N. Suzuki, J. Slafkovský MTL PP
1st 14:01 C. Caufield J. Slafkovský, A. Carrier MTL EV
2nd 07:39 A. Texier K. Guhle, A. Carrier MTL EV
2nd 09:52 J. Quinn Z. Benson, M. Samuelsson BUF SH
3rd 10:12 T. Thompson J. Doan, J. Kulich BUF EV
OT 00:54 C. Caufield unassisted MTL EV

🌟 Three Stars of the Game

  1. ★ C. Caufield · 2 G · 0 A
  2. ★★ A. Carrier · 0 G · 2 A
  3. ★★★ Z. Bolduc · 1 G · 0 A

Penalties

Time Player Infraction Min Team
1st 10:25 N. Ostlund Slashing 2:00 BUF
2nd 07:44 A. Texier Interference 2:00 MTL
2nd 08:20 N. Ostlund Interference 2:00 BUF
2nd 10:10 L. Hutson Holding 2:00 MTL
2nd 14:19 D. Gilbert Hooking 2:00 BUF
2nd 15:35 Z. Benson Elbowing 2:00 BUF
2nd 17:10 O. Kapanen Interference 2:00 MTL
3rd 05:25 M. Samuelsson Holding 2:00 BUF
3rd 17:43 J. Slafkovský Tripping 2:00 MTL
Stat BUF MTL
Shots on goal 26 34
Corsi (attempts) 44.6% 55.4%
Power play 0/4 1/5
Shooting % 11.5% 11.8%
Hits 18 20
Blocked shots 17 13
Faceoff % 36.8% 63.2%

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r/Habs • u/TheRekounasShow • 12m ago

Discussion We have the best arena. Without question.

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When I went to the TD garden 3 years back, it was nice and all, the atmosphere was very good. And I had a ton of fun watching the game there (even if it was Leafs V Bruins).

But it just wasn't the Bell Centre.

The Bell Centre is the most fun, most energetic LOUDEST arena in the entire NHL. You can feel its aura from 5 blocks away, the fans are fucking nuts in the best possible way, we put so much into the presentation of the arena.

You get shivers from the pregame.

THE FUCKING PREGAME.

I went there for the game tonight and HOLY SHIT. What a feeling.

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r/Habs • u/Armoured_Kitten • 19m ago

[RDS on Facebook] Another 3 point night for Mittelstadt as the Rocket win 4-0 against Utica. He remains at the top of the AHL in points with 13 points in 6 games

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r/Habs • u/Go_Habs_Go31 • 1h ago

The scenes outside of the Bell Centre after a Habs win on a random Saturday in October

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r/Habs • u/danield1909 • 1h ago

Habs Shenanigans Lane Hutson Dancing Behind The Net

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Decided to make it myself from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTzQnS9Zfm4 instead of waiting for someone else

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r/Habs • u/TheBergster84 • 1h ago

Discussion He's really Mr Saturday night!!!

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Like what does he do friday night to be so good on Saturdays???? Not complaining!!!! Ho Habs Go!!!

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r/Habs • u/HearingEarHuman • 1h ago

Every time…

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r/Habs • u/JustFred24 • 1h ago

Highlight Caufield gets the first star after winning the game in OT

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r/Habs • u/SimpleGalaxy17 • 1h ago

MR SATURDAY NIGHT!

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Seriously though can we hold a lead? please?

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r/Habs • u/JustFred24 • 1h ago

Highlight Cole Caufield wins it in Overtime

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r/Habs • u/TheFlamingAssassin • 1h ago

[hockeystatcards] GameScore Impact Card for 4-3 OT victory against Buffalo - 2026-10-17

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r/Habs • u/Resident_Hold3107 • 2h ago

Discussion Radio commentators TSN690

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Can't watch the game so am listening on the radio and as a fairly new hockey fan absolutely loving it!

Please could someone tell me the names of the commentators on this feed? (TSN690).

Especially one of them keeps giving these little analyses of specific moments and plays, I feel like I'm learning so much listening to him. It's really fun! He just ended the second half commentary by calling the Sabres PP as "vampiric" saying it sucks the life out of them 😆🧛‍♂️

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r/Habs • u/qdawg93 • 2h ago

Habs practice jersey

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Anyone know where I could find a white fanatics current practice jersey. They don’t have any on Tricolore Sports and eBay does not have any currently

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r/Habs • u/JustFred24 • 2h ago

Highlight Sexy Texy doubles the Habs' lead off the draw

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r/Habs • u/vince17fortin • 3h ago

Discussion BAMM!! bam... BAMMM!

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J'ai l'impression d'écouter un mauvais podcast à chaque fois. Aucune analyse de jeu, juste des expressions qui veulent rien dire "faut peser sur le gaz", "faut pas lâcher". Come on!!

Les pubs qui cache l'écran pendant le jeu... c'est une déception chaque match.

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r/Habs • u/JustFred24 • 3h ago

Highlight Saturday Boy Caufield takes a shot at it from a bad angle and puts the Canadiens ahead

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r/Habs • u/JustFred24 • 3h ago

Highlight Bolduc ties the game on the power play, what a start of the season

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r/Habs • u/Queasy_Initiative_86 • 4h ago

New Canadiens Fan from Trinidad 🇹🇹🏒 — Looking to Connect and Learn About the Team!

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Hey everyone!

I’m from Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 and I’ve recently become a fan of the Montreal Canadiens! I’m still pretty new to hockey and learning about the team, its history, the players, and the sport in general.

I’d love to connect with some fellow Habs fans who wouldn’t mind sharing their knowledge, recommending players to follow, explaining the team’s biggest rivalries, or just talking hockey with me.

I know I’m a long way from Montreal, but I’d love to become more involved in the fanbase and learn what makes this team so special.

If anyone is interested in chatting or helping a new fan get into the Habs, feel free to comment or send me a message. I’d really appreciate it!

Go Habs Go! 🔵⚪🔴🇨🇦

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r/Habs • u/nhl-goalpost • 4h ago

Game Day Thread Game Thread: Buffalo Sabres at Montreal Canadiens - 17 Oct 2026 - 7:00PM EDT

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Sabres 3, Canadiens 4

FINAL

Linescore

Period 1st 2nd 3rd OT Total
BUF 1 1 1 0 3
MTL 2 1 0 1 4

📺 Broadcasts: 🇨🇦 SNE, TVAS · 🇺🇸 NHLN

Scoring

Time Scorer Assists Team Strength
1st 08:21 J. Norris K. Helenius BUF EV
1st 11:45 Z. Bolduc N. Suzuki, J. Slafkovský MTL PP
1st 14:01 C. Caufield J. Slafkovský, A. Carrier MTL EV
2nd 07:39 A. Texier K. Guhle, A. Carrier MTL EV
2nd 09:52 J. Quinn Z. Benson, M. Samuelsson BUF SH
3rd 10:12 T. Thompson J. Doan, J. Kulich BUF EV
OT 00:54 C. Caufield unassisted MTL EV

Penalties

Time Player Infraction Min Team
1st 10:25 N. Ostlund Slashing 2:00 BUF
2nd 07:44 A. Texier Interference 2:00 MTL
2nd 08:20 N. Ostlund Interference 2:00 BUF
2nd 10:10 L. Hutson Holding 2:00 MTL
2nd 14:19 D. Gilbert Hooking 2:00 BUF
2nd 15:35 Z. Benson Elbowing 2:00 BUF
2nd 17:10 O. Kapanen Interference 2:00 MTL
3rd 05:25 M. Samuelsson Holding 2:00 BUF
3rd 17:43 J. Slafkovský Tripping 2:00 MTL
Sabres Skaters G A P SOG +/- H BLK FO TOI
#6 Z. Benson - L 0 1 1 3 +1 0 1 1-2 21:17
#9 J. Norris - C 1 0 1 4 -1 1 2 2-6 14:30
#15 J. Danforth - R 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1-1 08:34
#19 P. Krebs - C 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1-3 09:04
#20 J.Kulich - C 0 1 1 0 +1 0 0 3-4 13:00
#22 J. Quinn - R 1 0 1 2 +1 0 0 1-0 21:30
#29 B. Malenstyn - L 0 0 0 0 0 7 1 1-0 12:12
#71 R. McLeod - C 0 0 0 0 -1 1 0 6-9 14:35
#72 T. Thompson - C 1 0 1 5 -1 1 1 2-6 19:19
#86 N. Ostlund - C 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 3-5 19:44
#91 J. Doan - R 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 15:14
#94 K. Helenius - C 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 09:11
#8 O. Zellweger - D 0 0 0 4 0 0 1 20:47
#23 M. Samuelsson - D 0 1 1 2 +1 3 2 26:59
#25 O. Power - D 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 27:39
#44 D. Gilbert - D 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 11:31
#46 L. Crevier - D 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 14:12
#73 Z. Metsa - D 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 14:57
Canadiens Skaters G A P SOG +/- H BLK FO TOI
#13 C. Caufield - R 2 0 2 5 +2 0 0 1-0 18:03
#14 N. Suzuki - C 0 1 1 2 +1 3 1 12-8 20:49
#15 A. Newhook - C 0 0 0 2 -2 0 1 5-3 16:21
#17 J. Anderson - R 0 0 0 2 -2 3 0 14:22
#20 J. Slafkovský - L 0 2 2 1 +1 1 2 17:51
#22 C. Kreider - L 0 0 0 2 -2 1 1 14:06
#24 P. Danault - C 0 0 0 0 +1 1 0 10-6 15:06
#71 J. Evans - C 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 8-3 13:29
#76 Z. Bolduc - R 1 0 1 5 0 2 0 14:48
#77 K. Dach - C 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 11:37
#85 A. Texier - L 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 11:29
#91 O. Kapanen - C 0 0 0 3 0 1 1 0-1 11:40
#21 K. Guhle - D 0 1 1 0 +1 1 0 23:21
#45 A. Carrier - D 0 2 2 1 +2 0 2 22:08
#48 L. Hutson - D 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 26:38
#53 N. Dobson - D 0 0 0 3 -2 2 1 21:16
#64 D. Reinbacher - D 0 0 0 1 -1 2 0 09:09
#72 A. Xhekaj - D 0 0 0 1 -1 1 1 12:29
Sabres Goalies SV SA SV% GA TOI
#1 U. Luukkonen 30 34 .882 4 60:01
Canadiens Goalies SV SA SV% GA TOI
#32 J. Fowler 23 26 .885 3 60:54
Stat BUF MTL
Shots on goal 26 34
Corsi (attempts) 44.6% 55.4%
Power play 0/4 1/5
Shooting % 11.5% 11.8%
Hits 18 20
Blocked shots 17 13
Faceoff % 36.8% 63.2%

🌟 Three Stars of the Game

  1. ★ C. Caufield · 2 G · 0 A
  2. ★★ A. Carrier · 0 G · 2 A
  3. ★★★ Z. Bolduc · 1 G · 0 A

📍 Centre Bell · Oct 17, 2026

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r/Habs • u/HashBandicoot93 • 5h ago

My son was born yesterday

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Well she didn't let me name him Lane but she did let me name the dog Marty. Tonight's the son's first game, let's get a win!

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r/Habs • u/AmsroII • 5h ago

Prospects (Full Game Highlights) Alexander Zharovsky Scores 3rd of Season/Attempts Backhand Slot Pass (1G/1A) Highlights - 10-17-26

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r/Habs • u/puckprimestats • 6h ago

Tonight's Stats Cards vs BUF

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Second game in a week against our division rival. Since we are on a Saturday, I got a feeling Caufield will get one, in a W! GO HABS GO 🔥

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r/Habs • u/AmsroII • 8h ago

Prospects (Full Game Highlights) Brayden Klimpke A Post Away From Career High 4 PT GM/(1G/2A) - 3rd in WHL PTs - Highlights 10-16-26

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r/Habs • u/Go_Habs_Go31 • 8h ago

The Habs have signed a 51 year-old hockey player to a PTO: he’s from Laval, he once had a promising college career at University of Vermont but ultimately went undrafted by the NHL in the 90s

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r/Habs • u/burtonator15 • 8h ago

Canadiens practice dates and time

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Would anyone know if the Habs are practicing in Brossard between the Buffalo and San Jose game?

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