Brief
Canadiens survive Sabres comeback to win in shootout
Zachary Bolduc scored the shootout winner as Montreal held off Buffalo despite a late rally.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in a shootout on Tuesday night, Oct. 13, 2026, after Buffalo erased a two‑goal lead in the third period.
What happened
Buffalo opened the scoring 2:16 into the first period when Zellweger’s point shot deflected off Canadiens defenseman Adam Engstrom and went in. The Canadiens answered 12 minutes later when Lane Hutson tied the game on a five‑on‑three power play. Cole Caufield then gave Montreal a 2-1 lead early in the second period after a pass from Juraj Slafkovsky. Buffalo equalised when Rasmus Dahlin’s point shot bounced off Phillip Danault and landed in the net at 5:25 of the third period, followed by a second Buffalo goal 61 seconds later, tying the game at 3‑3.
What the reports add
The Winnipeg Free Press noted that goaltender Jacob Fowler made 14 saves in his third straight start for Montreal, after a shutout against Detroit two nights earlier. It also reported that Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin did not travel to Montreal due to a lower‑back injury sustained in a prior game. Buffalo’s Zellweger, a 23‑year‑old from Calgary, scored his first goals since joining the Sabres last summer.
What was said
According to the article, Zachary Bolduc scored the decisive shootout goal for Montreal. The piece did not include direct quotations from players or coaches.
How it came about
The win marked Montreal’s second straight victory, following a 1-0 shutout of the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. The Canadiens started Jacob Fowler in goal, giving him the start over season‑opening starter Jakub Dobes, who had struggled early in the season. Buffalo entered the game after a 5-3 win over Florida, but captain Rasmus Dahlin missed the Montreal trip.
Key facts
- Montreal Canadiens won 4-3 over Buffalo Sabres in a shootout on Oct. 13, 2026. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Zachary Bolduc scored the shootout winner for Montreal. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Buffalo erased a two‑goal deficit in the third period to tie the game. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Jacob Fowler made 14 saves for Montreal. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin missed the game due to a lower‑back injury. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Canadiens hang on for 4-3 shootout win over Sabres after blowing two-goal lead”
