Matheson out, Beck in as Canadiens host Sabres at Bell Centre

Montreal defenceman Mike Matheson is listed as day to day and will not play Tuesday against Buffalo, while forward Owen Beck makes his season debut after a recall from Laval.

Montreal, QC

By Natalie Shaw Hockey Published 13 October 2026, 14:50 UTC Updated 10:00 UTC 1 source 1 min read

Updates from optional morning skate – Oct. 13 — Photo: Montreal Canadiens Photo source

Mike Matheson will not play Tuesday when the Montreal Canadiens face the Buffalo Sabres at the Bell Centre, the Canadiens said. The defenceman is listed as day to day.¹

Montreal returns to a traditional 12-forward, six-defenseman lineup, and Owen Beck is set to make his season debut after being recalled from the Laval.¹

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