| Buffalo Sabres (3-1-0, 6pts) | Game #5 | Montreal Canadiens (1-2-1, 3pts) |
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| Date: | October 18, 2011 | Location: | Montreal, QB |
| Time: | 7:30 p.m. ET | Arena: | Bell Centre |
| TV: | MSG | SBN Affiliate/ Blog | Habs Eyes On The Prize |
| Radio: | WGR (550AM) | Season Series | 0-0 |
| Category | Buffalo Sabres | Montreal Canadiens |
| Goals For | 14 (3.50) | 11 (2.75) |
| Goals Against | 9 (2.25) | 12 (3.00) |
| Shots For | 121 (30.2) | 133 (33.2) |
| Shots Against | 128 (32.0) | 100 (25.0) |
| Power Play | 3/15 - 20.0% (T-12) | 2/16 - 12.5% (20) |
| Penalty Kill | 13/15 - 86.7% (11) | 15/19 - 79.0% (23) |