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NHL, round 12

Fri, Dec 18 at 7:30 pm
Fri, Dec 18 at 7:30 pm (Friday, December 18)Keybank CenterAll Newton sports
Game preview12/18 - 7:30 PM ESTDisney+ · ESPN+ · HuluPlay by play
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Canadiens at Sabres, Friday 7:30 pm

The Buffalo Sabres (8-8-4) host the Montreal Canadiens (12-4-4) Friday at 7:30 pm at KeyBank Center, on Disney+ and ESPN+.

The Sabres have won 1 of their last 5. The Canadiens have won 3 of their last 5. Season series: MTL leads series 2-0.

The Sabres list 3 players as out or doubtful, including Konsta Helenius (C). The Canadiens list 5 players as out or doubtful, including Mike Matheson (D).

Written automatically from the game data. Every number comes straight from the game feed.

Who wins?

Make your pick before kickoff. Newton fans only, one vote each.

Top performers

#13
MTL · GoalsCole Caufield RW12
#48
MTL · AssistsLane Hutson D15
#13
MTL · PointsCole Caufield RW19
#72
BUF · GoalsTage Thompson C12
#6
BUF · AssistsZach Benson LW13
#72
BUF · PointsTage Thompson C21
CanadiensSabres
12-4-4Record8-8-4
WWLWLLast fiveWLLLL
Season series
MTL leads series 2-0

Canadiens injuries

  • Mike Matheson DOut, Lower Body
  • Chris Kreider LWOut, Lower Body
  • Ivan Demidov RWInjured Reserve, Ankle
  • Sam Montembeault GInjured Reserve, Lower Body
  • Bryce Pickford DInjured Reserve, Undisclosed

Sabres injuries

  • Konsta Helenius CInjured Reserve, Upper Body
  • Justin Danforth RWInjured Reserve, Upper Body
  • Matt Grzelcyk DInjured Reserve, Lower Body

Where to watch

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