Canadiens look to keep win streak alive, host the Sabres

Buffalo Sabres (24-29-5, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (29-26-5, in the Atlantic Division)

Montreal, Quebec; Monday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Montreal Canadiens head into a matchup with the Buffalo Sabres as winners of four consecutive games.

Montreal has a 29-26-5 record overall and an 11-6-0 record in Atlantic Division games. The Canadiens have a 12-3-3 record in games decided by one goal.

Buffalo has a 5-8-1 record in Atlantic Division games and a 24-29-5 record overall. The Sabres have a 9-15-3 record in games their opponents serve fewer penalty minutes.

The teams match up Monday for the fourth time this season. The Canadiens won 4-2 in the previous matchup.

TOP PERFORMERS: Nicholas Suzuki has 18 goals and 43 assists for the Canadiens. Brendan Gallagher has four goals and one assist over the last 10 games.

Alex Tuch has 21 goals and 24 assists for the Sabres. John-Jason Peterka has six goals and four assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Canadiens: 5-5-0, averaging 2.9 goals, 4.9 assists, three penalties and 6.9 penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game.

Sabres: 6-4-0, averaging 3.9 goals, 6.5 assists, 3.8 penalties and 9.5 penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game.

INJURIES: Canadiens: None listed.

Sabres: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.