Buffalo Sabres

Montreal Canadiens defeated Buffalo Sabres 3–2 in the USA, NHL - 2nd Round on Monday, May 18, 2026. Full highlights, player ratings and match statistics are available below.

Match Report — Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens

This USA, NHL - 2nd Round 2026 match between Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens has now concluded. The full-time score of 2–3 reflects the performance of both sides across 90 minutes of competitive USA, NHL - 2nd Round football. LCores tracked every goal, substitution, yellow card and red card in real time throughout this fixture. Use the Statistics tab above to review possession, shots on target, corners and fouls from this match. The Lineups tab shows both confirmed starting XIs, player ratings and substitutes used by each team.

Highlights — Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens 2–3

The Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens highlights video is available in the Highlights tab above. Highlights are typically uploaded within 1–3 hours of the final whistle. The video covers all goals, key chances and decisive moments from this USA, NHL - 2nd Round 2026 fixture. LCores provides free match highlights for all USA, NHL - 2nd Round games — no subscription needed.

Player Ratings & Performance — Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens

Individual player ratings for Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens from this match are available in the Lineups tab. Ratings reflect each player's contribution across the 90 minutes, based on goals, assists, key passes, defensive actions and overall performance data. Top performers from both Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens are highlighted in the formation view.

Goals & Key Events

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How to Watch Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens Live

Fans around the world can follow Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens live on LCores for free. In the United Kingdom, the match is expected to be available on Sky Sports or TNT Sports. US viewers can check ESPN+ or Paramount+ for live coverage. In Canada, DAZN and TSN are the primary broadcasters for USA, NHL - 2nd Round fixtures. Australian fans should look to Optus Sport or Kayo Sports. Viewers in Saudi Arabia and across the Arab world can watch on beIN Sports, thmanyah or MBC Sport. LCores provides a free live score stream for Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens with real-time match events, statistics and lineups — no subscription required.

For the full match highlights video, detailed player ratings and complete statistics from this USA, NHL - 2nd Round 2026 fixture between Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens, navigate the tabs above. LCores covers all USA, NHL - 2nd Round matches with real-time data, archived results and free highlight videos — completely free for fans worldwide.