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Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction (Feb 21, 2024)

Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres — Feb 21, 2024

Model last updated: Aug 26, 2026 09:31 AM PDT; data source: schedule_predictions.csv

Detailed NHL game prediction for Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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Montreal Canadiens 43.5% Buffalo Sabres 56.5%
Pregame win probability

Expected goals: Montreal Canadiens 2.90 — Buffalo Sabres 3.47 • Median total: 6.0

Expected Goals Comparison

Montreal Canadiens
3.44
xG/game (Season)
Buffalo Sabres
3.40
xG/game (Season)