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As the Buffalo Sabres prepare to host the Montreal Canadiens on May 6, 2026, both teams arrive with an encouraging recent form, each securing victories in 3 of their last 5 outings. This matchup at KeyBank Center promises to be competitive, with the Sabres slightly favored by bookmakers, offering odds of 2.22 for a home win compared to the Canadiens’ 2.86 for an away victory.
The Sabres have exhibited a potent offensive strategy, capitalizing on their home-ice advantage, which could play a pivotal role in this encounter. Their recent form suggests a capability to create scoring opportunities and maintain pressure on opponents. Conversely, the Canadiens have also demonstrated resilience and tactical adaptability, which could challenge Buffalo’s defense.
Our predictive model assigns a 42.2% probability for a Sabres victory and a 33.9% chance for an away win for Montreal, with a draw at 24.2%. This analysis suggests a closely contested match, with the predicted final score leaning toward Buffalo at 3-2. While the trends and odds offer insight, the outcome remains uncertain, and both teams are poised to deliver an exciting exhibition of NHL hockey.
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| Buffalo 42.6% |
Draw 23.6% |
Montreal 33.8% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
Outrights of NHL Montreal Canadiens: 7.73% Buffalo Sabres: 7.08%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.28 | 4.09 | 2.67 | |
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2.18 | 3.7 | 3.05 | |
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2.33 | 4.21 | 2.75 | |
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2.24 | 4.17 | 2.69 |
Latest Results
| 01.05.26 Boston Bruins – Buffalo Sabres – 1:4 28.04.26 Buffalo Sabres – Boston Bruins – 1:2 OT 26.04.26 Boston Bruins – Buffalo Sabres – 1:6 23.04.26 Boston Bruins – Buffalo Sabres – 1:3 21.04.26 Buffalo Sabres – Boston Bruins – 2:4 |
03.05.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Montreal Canadiens – 1:2 01.05.26 Montreal Canadiens – Tampa Bay Lightning – 0:1 OT 29.04.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Montreal Canadiens – 2:3 26.04.26 Montreal Canadiens – Tampa Bay Lightning – 2:3 24.04.26 Montreal Canadiens – Tampa Bay Lightning – 3:2 OT |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 31.01.26 Buffalo Sabres – Montreal Canadiens – 2:4 22.01.26 Montreal Canadiens – Buffalo Sabres – 2:4 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 |
Standings
Draw
Play Offs
1/8-finals
| 1 | Colorado Avalanche (1) | Los Angeles Kings (8) | 4 : 0 |
| 2 | Dallas Stars (2) | Minnesota Wild (3) | 2 : 4 |
| 3 | Vegas Golden Knights (4) | Utah Mammoth (6) | 4 : 2 |
| 4 | Edmonton Oilers (5) | Anaheim Ducks (7) | 2 : 4 |
| 5 | Carolina Hurricanes (1) | Ottawa Senators (6) | 4 : 0 |
| 6 | Pittsburgh Penguins (7) | Philadelphia Flyers (8) | 2 : 4 |
| 7 | Buffalo Sabres (2) | Boston Bruins (5) | 4 : 2 |
| 8 | Tampa Bay Lightning (3) | Montreal Canadiens (4) | 3 : 4 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Colorado Avalanche (1) | Minnesota Wild (3) | 1 : 0 |
| 2 | Vegas Golden Knights (4) | Anaheim Ducks (7) | |
| 3 | Carolina Hurricanes (1) | Philadelphia Flyers (8) | 1 : 0 |
| 4 | Buffalo Sabres (2) | Montreal Canadiens (4) |
Semi-finals
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | TBD #4 |
Final
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 |
NHL Outrights
1. Carolina Hurricanes: 3 (28.33%)
2. Colorado Avalanche: 3.3 (25.76%)
3. Vegas Golden Knights: 7 (12.14%)
4. Minnesota Wild: 10 (8.5%)
5. Montreal Canadiens: 11 (7.73%)
6. Buffalo Sabres: 12 (7.08%)
7. Anaheim Ducks: 21 (4.05%)
8. Tampa Bay Lightning: 21 (4.05%)
9. Philadelphia Flyers: 36 (2.36%)
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