Montreal Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres Predictions & Picks – Canadiens To Regain Series Lead In NHL Playoffs

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13 May 2026
Leigh Copson 13 May 2026
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Montreal Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres Predictions & Picks

Montreal are tipped to regain the series lead with a road win in Game 5.

The Canadiens surrendered their grip on the series with a surprise home loss on Tuesday, but their road form in the playoffs has been good, while the Sabres have dropped a few at home.

  • Montreal Canadiens are 4-2 on the road in the playoffs
  • Buffalo Sabres are 2-3 at home in the postseason
  • Montreal Canadiens are 2-2 in their 4 games in Buffalo this season
  • 6 of the previous 8 games have produced 6 goals or less

Head To Head

  • Buffalo Sabres lead the all-time series 157-142-44
  • Buffalo Sabres won 3-2 when the two teams last met on May 12

Montreal Canadiens Form

Montreal head back to Buffalo having surrendered their series lead on Tuesday, and having now split their last 10 games overall.

DateOppositionW/LScore
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
May-06 at Buffalo Sabres L 2-4
May-08 at Buffalo Sabres W 5-1
May-10 vs Buffalo Sabres W 6-2
May-12 vs Buffalo Sabres L 2-3

Buffalo Sabres Form

Buffalo return home having levelled up the series on Tuesday night, but in inconsistent form having won five and lost five of their last 10 games.

DateOppositionW/LScore
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
May-06 vs Montreal Canadiens W 4-2
May-08 vs Montreal Canadiens L 1-5
May-10 at Montreal Canadiens L 2-6
May-12 at Montreal Canadiens W 3-2

Verdict

Both teams have sprung an upset in this series – we could see another here.

Montreal are in good form on the road in the postseason, and they do boast a couple of wins in Buffalo already this season.

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