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Texier's shootout goal helps Canadiens beat Sabres 4-3
Alexandre Texier was credited with the deciding shootout goal as Montreal held off Buffalo 4-3.
Montreal Canadiens defeated Buffalo Sabres 4-3 (shootout) at Bell Centre on 13 October 2026.
The official NHL Gamecenter marks Alexandre Texier's shootout attempt as the game-winning goal after Buffalo recovered from a 3-1 deficit to force overtime.
Lane Hutson and Cole Caufield each had a goal and an assist for Montreal, while Olen Zellweger scored twice for Buffalo.
The machine-readable official NHL Gamecenter and both team reports establish the 4-3 shootout result; Gamecenter identifies Alexandre Texier's attempt as the game-winner, resolving inconsistent headline wording on the league recap page.
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