Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres Live Updates, Score, and Play-by-play - December 18, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Buffalo BUF--	-	-	-

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Canadiens	3.09 GF AVG	2.87 GA AVG	.30 Power Play
Sabres	3.01 GF AVG	3.46 GA AVG	13.60 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Mike Matheson (D)	Lower Body	10-30-2026Expected to be out until at least Oct 31
Sam Montembeault (G)	Lower Body	10-30-2026Expected to be out until at least Oct 31
Nick Suzuki (C)	Upper Body	11-17-2026Expected to be out until at least Nov 18
Ivan Demidov (RW)	Lower Body	10-30-2026Expected to be out until at least Oct 31

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Alex Lyon (G)	Upper Body	10-30-2026Expected to be out until at least Oct 31
Matt Grzelcyk (D)	Lower Body	10-30-2026Expected to be out until at least Oct 31
Conor Timmins (D)	Lower Body	11-05-2026Expected to be out until at least Nov 6
Justin Danforth (RW)	Upper Body	10-30-2026Expected to be out until at least Oct 31
Jiri Kulich (C)	Concussion	11-03-2026Expected to be out until at least Nov 4
Konsta Helenius (C)	Upper Body	11-03-2026Expected to be out until at least Nov 4

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