Sabres fall to Canadiens 4-2 despite goals from Ostlund and Power

Cole Caufield scored twice to lead Montreal to victory in the final regular-season matchup.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 1:15am

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The Buffalo Sabres fell to the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 on Saturday at KeyBank Center. Despite goals from Noah Ostlund and Owen Power, the Sabres were unable to overcome a two-goal performance from the Canadiens' Cole Caufield.

Why it matters

The loss is a setback for the Sabres, who are looking to build on a promising season and make a push for the playoffs. The game also marked the final regular-season meeting between the two teams.

The details

Caufield scored twice for the Canadiens, while Ostlund and Power found the back of the net for the Sabres. The game was played at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.

  • The game took place on Saturday, February 1, 2026.

The players

Cole Caufield

A forward for the Montreal Canadiens who scored two goals in the game.

Noah Ostlund

A Sabres player who scored one of Buffalo's two goals.

Owen Power

A Sabres player who scored one of Buffalo's two goals.

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The takeaway

The Sabres will look to bounce back from this loss as they continue their push for a playoff spot, while the Canadiens will aim to build on their victory.