Canadiens Secure Game 3 Victory Over Sabres

The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-1 in Game 3 of their 2026 Stanley Cup Playoff series. This road victory places the Canadiens ahead 2-1 in the best-of-seven series.

Canadiens forward Cole Caufield scored two goals for Montreal. Nick Suzuki contributed with a goal and an assist, and Juraj Slafkovsky also found the net, scoring one goal. Sam Montembeault, Montreal's goaltender, made 32 saves on 33 shots faced, maintaining a .970 save percentage.

JJ Peterka scored the lone goal for the Buffalo Sabres. Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 25 of 29 shots, finishing with an .862 save percentage. The Canadiens converted on one of their three power-play opportunities, while the Sabres went scoreless on two power-play chances.

Game 4 of the series is scheduled for Tuesday in Buffalo.