The Buffalo Sabres are heading north to face the Montreal Canadiens in a pivotal Atlantic Division clash on Monday Night Hockey, October 20, 2025. With both teams looking to build momentum early in the season, fans won’t want to miss this matchup.
How to Watch the Game on TV and Streaming
- USA TV Channel: ESPN+ (Out-of-market)
- Canada Streaming: Amazon Prime Video (No traditional TV broadcast)
- Buffalo Local Broadcast: MSG Network (Pregame at 7:00 p.m. ET)
- Radio: SiriusXM Channel 220 (Canada), WGR 550 (Buffalo)
- Puck Drop: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Venue: Bell Centre, Montreal, QC
Team Records & Last Game Results
- Buffalo Sabres Record: 2-3-0 (6th in Atlantic Division)
- Last Game: Defeated Florida Panthers 3-0 on Oct. 18. Josh Doan scored twice, and Alex Lyon posted a 32-save shutout.
- Montreal Canadiens Record: 4-2-0 (2nd in Atlantic Division)
- Last Game: Lost 4-3 to the New York Rangers on Oct. 18. Montreal gave up three goals in the third period.
Leading Scorers This Season
Buffalo Sabres
- Zach Benson: 5 assists
- Josh Doan: 5 points (2 goals, 3 assists)
- Jason Zucker: 3 goals
Montreal Canadiens
- Cole Caufield: 8 points (5 goals, 3 assists)
- Nick Suzuki: 8 points (1 goal, 7 assists)
- Brendan Gallagher: 5 assists
Game Prediction & Betting Odds
- Betting Line: Montreal Canadiens -1.5
- Over/Under: 6.5
- Prediction: Canadiens 4 – Sabres 2
Montreal’s offensive depth and home-ice advantage give them the edge, especially with Cole Caufield in top form. Buffalo’s penalty kill is elite, but they’ll need more from their top line to keep pace.
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