Final Score
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | OT | SO | Final | SOG | |
| Canadiens (46-25-9) |
0 | 0 | 1 | – | – | 1 | 32 |
| Sabres (33-35-12) |
1 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 2 | 30 |
Top Notes
- With the win, the Sabres improved to 26-15-6 all-time in the final home game of the season.
- Jack Eichel’s first-period assist gave him career-high totals in assists (33) and points (57) in 22 fewer games than he played in 2015-16.
- With his assist on Tyler Ennis’ goal, Evander Kane now has seven points (2+5) in his last seven games against the Canadiens.
- Ryan O’Reilly’s assist tonight gives him eight points (1+7) in eight games against Montreal since joining the Sabres.
- Injury Update: Marcus Foligno left tonight’s game with a knee injury.
Tonight’s Goaltenders
| Tonight’s Stats |
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| Team | Goaltender | Decision | SV% | GAA |
| Canadiens |
Price | L | .933 | 2.04 |
| Sabres | Lehner | W | .969 | 1.00 |
| Updated Season Stats | ||||
| Team | Goaltender | Record | SV% | GAA |
| Canadiens | Price | 37-19-5 | .924 | 2.20 |
| Sabres | Lehner | 23-25-8 | .920 | 2.67 |
Post-Game Audio
Sabres head coach Dan Bylsma
Sabres forward Ryan O’Reilly
Sabres forward Jack Eichel
Sabres forward Tyler Ennis
Canadiens head coach Claude Julien
Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty
Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher
Canadiens forward Tomas Plekanec
Canadiens defenseman Nathan Beaulieu
