Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal CanadiensNHL Picks, Prediction & Odds • May 18 • 07:30 PM

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Sabres

0-0
Final
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Canadiens

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Pre-Game Prediction

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Buffalo Sabres logoSabres15%
85%CanadiensMontreal Canadiens logo
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Sabres4
VS
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Canadiens
Confidence
Medium

We predict Buffalo Sabres to win 4-2

Key Factors

Season Stats

Canadiens has a better goal differential and special teams

Head-to-Head

Sabres leads the recent series 0-0

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Prediction Result

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Sabres
0
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Canadiens
0
Our Pick
Canadiens
Actual Winner
Draw

Team Comparison

Buffalo Sabres logoSabres
CanadiensMontreal Canadiens logo
Offense
2.70
GPG
3.70
Defense
3.30
GA/G
2.90

Head-to-Head

Last 6 meetings

Buffalo Sabres logo
0
Sabres
6
Ties
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0
Canadiens
100%

Recent Matchups

May 18, 2026
0-0
Canadiens
May 16, 2026
0-0
Canadiens
May 14, 2026
0-0
Canadiens
May 12, 2026
0-0
Canadiens
May 10, 2026
0-0
Canadiens

H2H Averages (Last 3 Games)

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Sabres AvgAvg ScoreCanadiens Avg

Recent Matchups

5/18/20260 - 0
5/17/20260 - 0
5/14/20260 - 0
5/12/20260 - 0
5/10/20260 - 0

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When is Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens?

Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens is scheduled for May 18 at 07:30 PM ET.