The Buffalo Sabres lost 5-4 in overtime to the Minnesota Wild on Saturday at KeyBank Center, with Mats Zuccarello scoring the game winner for Minnesota.

The Sabres rallied in the second period and got to overtime to secure a point before losing 5-4 on Mats Zuccarello’s goal at 1:47 into the extra period on Saturday at

Expert recap and game analysis of the Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal NHL game from 16 January 2026 on ESPN (AU).

MTL 3, BUF 5 | Period 3, 18:20 (EN) – Tage Thompson (25) from Zach Benson (17) The Sabres conclude their five-game homestand on Saturday for Kids Takeover Day against the Minnesota Wild. Tickets are available here. Coverage on MSG begins at noon with puck drop set for 12:30 p.m.

Perhaps the most important takeaway is also the most uncomfortable. The Flyers don’t look lost, per se. They look slightly disconnected. Reads are being made, but a fraction late. Plays are being drawn up, but not finished cleanly. That gap is manageable...until it isn’t.

Late in the game, the Sabres were clinging to a lead as the Canucks were pressing for a comeback. As a Canucks player carried the puck through the neutral zone, Zach Benson hustled back, lifted his stick and stole the puck before the offensive rush could even get started.

The 2005-06 Reunion Night was a memorable event that highlighted the legacy of the Sabres while showcasing the talents of current players like Josh Doan, Tage Thompson, and Rasmus Dahlin. As the team looks to the future, fans can take pride in both the history and the promising potential of their beloved Sabres.

The Montreal Canadiens (26-14-7) are set to the Buffalo Sabres (25-16-4), with the puck drop scheduled for 7:00 pm ET. […]

It was reunion week in Buffalo, offering Lindy Ruff an opportunity to reminisce about the franchise’s memorable past, and provide a glimpse into what could well be a bright future.