We aren't winning. This is a classic "trap" game; the first home game after a long roadie. Additionally, the Sabres have always been our kryptonite. Since 1970 when Buffalo joined the league they have a regular season record of 134-124-31-5 against the Habs. (3-4 against them in playoff series) In fact, if you don't count the other Original Six teams, the team with more wins against the Habs in Montreal is the Sabres with 47. That's more than Philly, Pittsburgh, Minnesota/Dallas, LA, or St. Louis, all of which entered the league 4 years before the Sabres.