Caufield Takes Over Late as Canadiens Stun Sabres in Buffalo
The game turned in a matter of minutes and suddenly the balance of power in Buffalo shifted. Montreal walked into KeyBank Center facing a Sabres team riding confidence and momentum and they walked out with a statement win driven by one player who refused to let the night slip away.
Cole Caufield delivered when it mattered most. Two goals in the third period flipped a tense game on its head and powered the Canadiens to a 4–2 comeback victory over the Sabres. Buffalo had been rolling, winners of five straight, playing with pace and belief. Montreal, meanwhile, showed patience, structure and a willingness to wait for its moment.
The Canadiens struck first through Juraj Slafkovsky on the power play, setting an early tone and quieting the building. But Buffalo responded the way confident teams do. They pushed back, tied the game in the second period, then took the lead late with a power-play goal that seemed to swing momentum firmly in their direction. At that point, the Sabres looked in control and Montreal looked like a team searching for answers.
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Those answers arrived in the third period and they arrived fast. Caufield tied the game early, finding space in front and finishing with precision. The goal didn’t just change the score. It changed the energy. Montreal skated with more jump, more belief and more urgency. Buffalo, for the first time all night, looked vulnerable.
Midway through the period, Caufield struck again. A quick release from close range, a clean finish and suddenly the Canadiens were in front. The Sabres pushed back, but Jakub Dobes stood tall in goal, turning aside chance after chance and allowing Montreal to protect its lead. An empty-net goal late sealed the result and silenced the crowd.
This win matters for more than just the standings. For Montreal, it reinforces a growing identity built around resilience, depth and young stars stepping into big moments. For Buffalo, it’s a reminder that momentum can vanish quickly in this league and that small lapses can undo strong stretches of play.
As the season tightens and every point carries weight, games like this become reference points. Moments where confidence is built, or challenged, in real time. Montreal leaves Buffalo stronger and surging. The Sabres leave with questions and a streak snapped.
Stay with us for continued coverage as both teams move forward and for the moments that continue to shape this NHL season.
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