Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres - NHL Game Preview - January 31, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Canadiens	3.22 GF AVG	3.22 GA AVG	25.00 Power Play
Sabres	3.02 GF AVG	3.16 GA AVG	19.60 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Patrik Laine (RW)	Abdomen	02-27-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 28
Jake Evans (C)	Lower Body	01-26-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 27
Kirby Dach (C)	Foot	01-03-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 4
Kaiden Guhle (D)	Groin	01-07-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 8
Alex Newhook (C)	Ankle	03-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 17

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Jason Zucker (LW)	Lower Body	01-02-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 3
Conor Timmins (D)	Leg	02-04-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 5
Colten Ellis (G)	Concussion	01-05-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 6
Justin Danforth (RW)	Lower Body	01-09-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 10
Tyson Kozak (C)	Upper Body	12-28-2025Day-to-Day
Jiri Kulich (C)	Ear	02-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 25

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