Montreal Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres NHL Predictions
2026-12-18 • KeyBank Center
Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens @ 7:30 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
BUF: 46.7%
MTL: 53.3%
Expected Goals
BUF: 3.15
MTL: 3.34
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 61%
Over 6.5: 49%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
BUF
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen - 5-3-3 | 0.878 SV% | 3.27 GAA
MTL
Jacob Fowler - 7-1-1 | 0.925 SV% | 2.17 GAA
| Stat | BUF | MTL |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.903 | 0.904 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.900 | 0.938 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.903 | 0.857 |
| GAA | 2.46 | 2.64 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 54% • BUF at home vs MTL: 4-10
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | MTL 4 - 3 BUF | MTL | MTL |
| 2026-10-13 | MTL 4 - 3 BUF | MTL | MTL |
| 2026-05-18 | BUF 2 - 3 MTL | MTL | BUF |
| 2026-05-16 | MTL 3 - 8 BUF | BUF | BUF |
| 2026-05-14 | BUF 3 - 6 MTL | MTL | BUF |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-18 at 7:30 PM EST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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