Montreal Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres Predictions & Picks – Sabres To Win Series Opener In NHL Playoffs

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06 May 2026
Leigh Copson 06 May 2026
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Montreal Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres Predictions & Picks

Buffalo are tipped to take the opening game of this second round series.

The Sabres are playing outstanding defensive hockey at this time, and they also boast an excellent penalty kill at home.

  • Buffalo Sabres are 8-3 in their last 11 games
  • Buffalo Sabres have allowed just 5 goals across their last 4 games
  • The Under has cashed in 4 of Buffalo’s last 5 games
  • The Under has hit in each of Montreal’s previous 6 games

Head To Head

  • Buffalo Sabres lead the all-time series 155-140-44
  • Montreal Canadiens won 4-2 when the two teams last met on January 31

Montreal Canadiens Form

Montreal enter this series on a rollercoaster run of form that saw them edge Tampa Bay in seven games in the first round.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Apr-11 vs Columbus Blue Jackets L 2-5
Apr-12 at New York Islanders W 4-1
Apr-14 at Philadelphia Flyers L 2-4
Apr-19 at Tampa Bay Lightning W 4-3 OT
Apr-21 at Tampa Bay Lightning L 2-3 OT
Apr-24 vs Tampa Bay Lightning W 3-2 OT
Apr-26 vs Tampa Bay Lightning L 2-3
Apr-29 at Tampa Bay Lightning W 3-2
May-01 vs Tampa Bay Lightning L 0-1 OT
May-03 at Tampa Bay Lightning W 2-1

Buffalo Sabres Form

Buffalo come into this matchup having beaten Boston 4-2 in round one, and having now won eight of their last 11 games overall.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Apr-08 at New York Rangers W 5-3
Apr-09 vs Columbus Blue Jackets W 5-0
Apr-13 at Chicago Blackhawks W 5-1
Apr-15 vs Dallas Stars L 3-4 SO
Apr-19 vs Boston Bruins W 4-3
Apr-21 vs Boston Bruins L 2-4
Apr-23 at Boston Bruins W 3-1
Apr-26 at Boston Bruins W 6-1
Apr-28 vs Boston Bruins L 1-2 OT
May-01 at Boston Bruins W 4-1

Verdict

Buffalo did an impressive job on Boston as they shut down that Bruins attack.

The Sabres can now build on that strong first-round showing by drawing first blood in this series with the Canadiens.

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