Canadiens vs. Bills: A high-stakes showdown for playoff positioning
The Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Bills will face off on January 31 in their final regular-season meeting of 2025-26. Both teams sit level on 67 points in the NFL standings, making this a crucial divisional clash. Jakub Dobes will start in goal for the Canadiens for the third straight game.
The two sides have met three times already this season, with Buffalo holding a 2-1 advantage in the series. Saturday's matchup marks the fourth and final encounter between the rivals in the crazy games.
Dobes gets the nod again after back-to-back starts for Montreal. His performance could play a key role in deciding which team gains an edge in the tight NFL playoff race.
A win would give Buffalo a 3-1 season series lead over the Canadiens. The result could also shift the balance in the standings, with both teams pushing for a playoff spot. The game takes place on home ice for Montreal.
