Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres predictions, Jan 22, 2026

Jan 20, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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In an exciting NHL matchup on January 22, 2026, the Montreal Canadiens will face off against the Buffalo Sabres at the Bell Centre in Montreal. Both teams have had mixed results in their recent form, with the Canadiens winning 2 of their last 5 matches and the Sabres also winning 2 of their last 5.

The bookmakers’ odds slightly favor the Canadiens with a 2.16 chance of victory at home, compared to the Sabres’ 2.78 odds for an away win. Our model prediction gives Montreal a 41.2% probability of winning, a 23.6% chance of a draw, and a 36.1% likelihood of a Sabres’ victory.

Tactically, both teams will be looking to capitalize on their strengths to secure the win. The Canadiens will rely on their offensive firepower to outscore the Sabres, while Buffalo will aim to shut down Montreal’s scoring opportunities with a strong defensive effort.

With the match finely poised and both teams hungry for a win, it promises to be an exciting and unpredictable game. The outcome could go either way, making it a compelling matchup for fans and bettors alike.

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Montreal
43.7%		 Draw
22.2%		 Buffalo
34.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 4:3

Outrights of NHL Montreal Canadiens: 1.64% Buffalo Sabres: 1.37%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 2.22 4.36 2.84
Pinnacle 2.16 4.26 2.78

Latest Results

17.01.26 Ottawa Senators – Montreal Canadiens – 5:6 OT
15.01.26 Buffalo Sabres – Montreal Canadiens – 5:3
13.01.26 Washington Capitals – Montreal Canadiens – 3:2 OT
12.01.26 Montreal Canadiens – Vancouver Canucks – 6:3
10.01.26 Montreal Canadiens – Detroit Red Wings – 0:4		 19.01.26 Carolina Hurricanes – Buffalo Sabres – 2:1
17.01.26 Buffalo Sabres – Minnesota Wild – 4:5 OT
15.01.26 Buffalo Sabres – Montreal Canadiens – 5:3
14.01.26 Buffalo Sabres – Philadelphia Flyers – 5:2
12.01.26 Buffalo Sabres – Florida Panthers – 3:4

Facts

  • Get ready for a battle between the top and the middle of the table (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 7 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Montreal won 4.
  • Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
  • Buffalo may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Buffalo has had a series of home games.
  • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Montreal won 11 matches, drew 1 match, lost 8 matches, and goals 62:62. (average 3.1:3.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Montreal won 4 matches, drew 1 match, lost 4 matches, and goals 26:27. (average 2.9:3).

    Latest Head To Head

    15.01.26 Buffalo Sabres – Montreal Canadiens – 5:3
    20.10.25 Montreal Canadiens – Buffalo Sabres – 4:2
    03.03.25 Montreal Canadiens – Buffalo Sabres – 4:3 OT
    01.03.25 Buffalo Sabres – Montreal Canadiens – 2:4
    17.12.24 Montreal Canadiens – Buffalo Sabres – 6:1

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 47 31 3 8 5 190:112 76
    2 Minnesota Wild 50 19 9 9 13 161:143 65
    3 Dallas Stars 49 23 4 9 13 163:139 63
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 48 17 7 12 12 161:147 60
    5 Edmonton Oilers 50 20 5 8 17 170:158 58
    6 Utah Mammoth 49 19 6 4 20 153:135 54
    7 San Jose Sharks 48 14 11 3 20 152:169 53
    8 Anaheim Ducks 49 15 10 3 21 163:175 53
    9 Seattle Kraken 48 15 6 9 18 133:147 51
    10 Los Angeles Kings 48 12 7 13 16 125:136 51
    11 Nashville Predators 48 16 7 4 21 138:161 50
    12 Calgary Flames 49 17 4 5 23 127:145 47
    13 Chicago Blackhawks 49 16 4 7 22 135:154 47
    14 St. Louis Blues 49 18 1 8 22 120:168 46
    15 Winnipeg Jets 48 17 2 6 23 144:150 44
    16 Vancouver Canucks 49 10 6 5 28 129:180 37

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes 50 22 9 4 15 173:145 66
    2 Tampa Bay Lightning 47 24 6 4 13 166:120 64
    3 Detroit Red Wings 50 21 9 4 16 157:153 64
    4 Montreal Canadiens 49 17 10 7 15 168:164 61
    5 New York Islanders 49 18 9 5 17 145:137 59
    6 Boston Bruins 49 21 7 2 19 164:150 58
    7 Buffalo Sabres 48 20 6 5 17 158:150 57
    8 Pittsburgh Penguins 48 19 4 11 14 156:147 57
    9 Toronto Maple Leafs 49 17 7 8 17 165:164 56
    10 Philadelphia Flyers 48 16 7 8 17 143:150 54
    11 Washington Capitals 50 21 3 6 20 159:148 54
    12 Florida Panthers 48 22 3 3 20 146:160 53
    13 New Jersey Devils 49 16 9 2 22 129:150 52
    14 Ottawa Senators 48 17 5 7 19 159:163 51
    15 Columbus Blue Jackets 48 13 9 7 19 148:160 51
    16 New York Rangers 50 14 7 6 23 135:155 48

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.4 (24.63%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 7.5 (11.17%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 8.75 (9.57%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 9.5 (8.82%)

    5. Edmonton Oilers: 10.25 (8.17%)

    6. Florida Panthers: 11.5 (7.28%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 17 (4.93%)

    8. Minnesota Wild: 21 (3.99%)

    9. Washington Capitals: 30 (2.79%)

    10. Toronto Maple Leafs: 43.5 (1.93%)

    11. Los Angeles Kings: 43.5 (1.93%)

    12. Montreal Canadiens: 51 (1.64%)

    13. Detroit Red Wings: 56 (1.5%)

    14. Buffalo Sabres: 61 (1.37%)

    15. New Jersey Devils: 71 (1.18%)

    16. Utah Mammoth: 71 (1.18%)

    17. New York Islanders: 71.5 (1.17%)

    18. Ottawa Senators: 78.5 (1.07%)

    19. Anaheim Ducks: 101 (0.83%)

    20. Pittsburgh Penguins: 101 (0.83%)

    21. Philadelphia Flyers: 126 (0.66%)

    22. Winnipeg Jets: 151 (0.55%)

    23. Nashville Predators: 151 (0.55%)

    24. Boston Bruins: 176 (0.48%)

    25. Columbus Blue Jackets: 251 (0.33%)

    26. New York Rangers: 301 (0.28%)

    27. San Jose Sharks: 351 (0.24%)

    28. Seattle Kraken: 351 (0.24%)

    29. Calgary Flames: 351 (0.24%)

    30. St. Louis Blues: 501 (0.17%)

    31. Chicago Blackhawks: 501 (0.17%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 626 (0.13%)

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