Canadiens edge Sabres 4-3 in OT for fifth straight win - CBS Sports
MONTREAL (AP) Mike Matheson scored at 1:21 of overtime to lift the surging Montreal Canadiens to a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night.
www.cbssports.comHere are the latest updates on the 75 Cup Semis between the Canadiens and Sabres, based on the most recent reporting I can access.
- The Canadiens and Sabres are contending in the later rounds of the playoffs, with Buffalo advancing past earlier rounds and Montreal advancing to the conference finals.[3][6]
- Recent coverage highlights Buffalo as moving into the second round, setting up a high-profile series against Montreal, who edged into the next round after a hard-fought win.[6][9]
- Previews and recaps emphasize a competitive matchup with plenty of star power, including young talents on both sides, and note that Buffalo’s depth and timely scoring have been decisive in their path to the semifinals.[8][9]
Illustration of the matchup context:
- Series status: Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens, Eastern Conference semifinals, winner advances toward the Stanley Cup Final.[9][6]
- Recent form: Sabres have been strong through their latest series; Canadiens have shown resilience in extended playoff battles.[3][9]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest game-by-game results, key players, and a quick side-by-side stat table for the series. I can also provide a short timeline of pivotal moments in this playoff run.