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Game Points: Habs still looking for a regulation win after 4-3 OT win against Sabres

The Habs were once again unable to hold a lead on Saturday, giving up a two-goal advantage against Buffalo to push the game to overtime. However, Cole Caufield scored his second of the night early in the extra frame to…

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 3:13 AM
Game Points: Habs still looking for a regulation win after 4-3 OT win against Sabres
Key Things to Know
  • Montreal defeated Buffalo 4-3 in overtime but remains without a regulation victory eight games into the season.
  • Cole Caufield scored twice, including the game-winning breakaway goal in overtime.
  • Zachary Bolduc and Alexandre Texier also scored for Montreal, while Josh Norris, Jack Quinn, and Tage Thompson scored for Buffalo.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Montreal Canadiens secured a 4-3 overtime victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday at the Bell Centre, yet remain without a regulation win eight games into the season. Buffalo took an early lead through Josh Norris before Montreal responded with goals from Zachary Bolduc, Cole Caufield, and Alexandre Texier. However, the Sabres rallied back with a shorthanded marker by Jack Quinn and a third-period equalizer from Tage Thompson to force extra time.

Caufield ultimately sealed the victory on a breakaway in overtime to score his second goal of the night against goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Goaltender Jacob Fowler stopped 23 of 26 shots for Montreal, while Oliver Kapanen made his season debut to help head coach Martin St-Louis roll four balanced forward lines.

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