BUFFALO, NEW YORK - JANUARY 15: Mike Matheson #8 of the Montréal Canadiens stops in front of Jacob Fowler #32 to defend against Tage Thompson #72 and Zach Benson #6 of the Buffalo Sabres during the second period of an NHL game at KeyBank Center on January 15, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)