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As the Montreal Canadiens prepare to host the Buffalo Sabres on May 12, 2026, both teams come into the matchup with varying recent performances that could impact the outcome. The Canadiens have secured victories in three of their last five contests, showcasing a resurgence in their offensive capabilities. With home-ice advantage at the Bell Centre, they aim to capitalize on their recent momentum to further bolster their playoff aspirations.
Conversely, the Sabres have struggled to find consistency, winning only two of their last five games. However, they possess a formidable attack that can exploit defensive vulnerabilities, providing them with potential opportunities to upset their rivals. Bookmaker odds favor the Canadiens at 2.19 for a home win, while the Sabres sit at 2.78 as the away team, reflecting a relatively even matchup.
According to predictive models, the Canadiens hold a 42.6% chance of winning, coupled with a 34.4% probability for the Sabres securing an upset. The anticipated final score of 4-3 underscores the competitive nature of this encounter. As both teams aim to enhance their playoff positions, fans can expect an engaging and tightly contested battle on the ice. Nonetheless, outcomes in hockey can be unpredictable, making this matchup particularly intriguing.
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| Montreal 43% |
Draw 22.5% |
Buffalo 34.5% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
Outrights of NHL Montreal Canadiens: 8.79% Buffalo Sabres: 4.63%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.22 | 4.16 | 2.72 | |
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2.18 | 4.3 | 2.7 | |
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2.26 | 4.31 | 2.8 | |
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2.1 | 4 | 2.63 | |
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2.18 | 4.26 | 2.73 |
Latest Results
| 10.05.26 Montreal Canadiens – Buffalo Sabres – 6:2 08.05.26 Buffalo Sabres – Montreal Canadiens – 1:5 06.05.26 Buffalo Sabres – Montreal Canadiens – 4:2 03.05.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Montreal Canadiens – 1:2 01.05.26 Montreal Canadiens – Tampa Bay Lightning – 0:1 OT |
10.05.26 Montreal Canadiens – Buffalo Sabres – 6:2 08.05.26 Buffalo Sabres – Montreal Canadiens – 1:5 06.05.26 Buffalo Sabres – Montreal Canadiens – 4:2 01.05.26 Boston Bruins – Buffalo Sabres – 1:4 28.04.26 Buffalo Sabres – Boston Bruins – 1:2 OT |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 10.05.26 Montreal Canadiens – Buffalo Sabres – 6:2 08.05.26 Buffalo Sabres – Montreal Canadiens – 1:5 06.05.26 Buffalo Sabres – Montreal Canadiens – 4:2 31.01.26 Buffalo Sabres – Montreal Canadiens – 2:4 22.01.26 Montreal Canadiens – Buffalo Sabres – 2:4 |
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) | 2 : 1 |
| 2 | Vegas Golden Knights (4) | Anaheim Ducks (7) | 2 : 2 |
| 3 | Carolina Hurricanes (1) | Philadelphia Flyers (8) | 4 : 0 |
| 4 | Buffalo Sabres (2) | Montreal Canadiens (4) | 1 : 2 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | Carolina Hurricanes (1) | TBD #4 |
Final
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 |
NHL Outrights
1. Carolina Hurricanes: 2.5 (35.17%)
2. Colorado Avalanche: 2.85 (30.85%)
3. Vegas Golden Knights: 7 (12.56%)
4. Montreal Canadiens: 10 (8.79%)
5. Minnesota Wild: 15 (5.86%)
6. Buffalo Sabres: 19 (4.63%)
7. Anaheim Ducks: 41 (2.14%)
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