Canadiens vs. Sabres: What to know for NHL's best 2nd-round matchup
CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews the Montreal-Buffalo Stanley Cup playoff series, an exciting matchup between up-and-coming Atlantic Division rivals.
www.cbc.caI don’t have live-tool access in this turn to fetch the latest updates, but here’s what’s recently been reported about the 75 Cup Semi between the Canadiens and Sabres:
- The Canadiens and Sabres met in the 2026 Spring playoffs, with Montreal advancing to the second round by defeating Tampa Bay in seven games, setting up a later-round matchup against Buffalo.[6][7][8]
- Reports from outlets tracking the series indicate Buffalo eliminated Boston in the first round, while Montreal’s path included a high-stakes series win that propelled them into Round 2 against the Sabres.[7][9][6]
- Media coverage around the lead-up to the series highlighted prominent matchups and injury notes, including potential returns for players like Sam Carrick in Buffalo and various Canadiens contributors as both teams prepared for a spirited Atlantic Division showdown.[4][5][8]
If you’d like, I can search for the very latest game-by-game results, current series status, and notable injuries or lineup changes, and provide a concise summary with up-to-date citations.