Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres Live Updates, Score, and Play-by-play - December 18, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Montreal MON--	-	-	-
Buffalo BUF--	-	-	-

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Canadiens	3.05 GF AVG	3.66 GA AVG	14.80 Power Play
Sabres	2.92 GF AVG	3.57 GA AVG	9.10 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Mike Matheson (D)	Lower Body	10-19-2026Day-to-Day
Sam Montembeault (G)	Lower Body	10-19-2026Expected to be out until at least Oct 20
Florian Xhekaj (LW)	Lower Body	10-30-2026Expected to be out until at least Oct 31
Ivan Demidov (RW)	Lower Body	10-30-2026Expected to be out until at least Oct 31

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Alex Lyon (G)	Upper Body	10-23-2026Expected to be out until at least Oct 24
Matt Grzelcyk (D)	Lower Body	10-23-2026Expected to be out until at least Oct 24
Conor Timmins (D)	Lower Body	10-23-2026Expected to be out until at least Oct 24
Rasmus Dahlin (D)	Upper Body	10-20-2026Day-to-Day
Justin Danforth (RW)	Upper Body	10-20-2026Day-to-Day

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