Sabres, Canadiens moving in opposite directions

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The hot Buffalo Sabres, in search of their fourth straight victory, will host the struggling Montreal Canadiens -- who are desperate for a win -- on Monday afternoon.

The Sabres followed impressive blowout wins over the Ottawa Senators and the New York Rangers with a 3-2 shootout victory over theCalgary Flames on Saturday.

J.J. Peterka scored the game-winning shootout goal,