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3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 4-3 Loss to the Canadiens

To say that it has been an uneven start for the Buffalo Sabres would be putting it lightly. The last time out, they came back and took two points from…

By Ryan Womeldorf · The Hockey Writers

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 2:50 PM

Key Things to Know

Ryan Womeldorf outlines three key takeaways following the Buffalo Sabres' 4-3 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens.
Cole Caufield scored the decisive overtime goal 54 seconds into extra time to secure Montreal's 4-3 victory.
Jack Quinn scored a shorthanded goal, while Josh Norris and Tage Thompson also scored for Buffalo.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Buffalo Sabres suffered a 4-3 overtime defeat against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night, with Cole Caufield scoring the game-winner 54 seconds into extra time. Ryan Womeldorf evaluated the performance, highlighting that while Buffalo rallied from behind to secure a point, relying on frequent comebacks is not a sustainable formula for success.

Womeldorf noted key individual contributions from Jack Quinn, Josh Norris, and Tage Thompson, but emphasized major concerns regarding Buffalo's penalty kill, which ranks 30th in the NHL at 64.5%. The article argues that ongoing defensive zone lapses and special-teams issues will continue to cost the team unless addressed.

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3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 4-3 Loss to the Canadiens

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