Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction (Dec 17, 2024)
Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres — Dec 17, 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 46.2%
Buffalo Sabres 53.8%
Pregame win probability
Expected goals: Montreal Canadiens 2.92 — Buffalo Sabres 2.99 • Median total: 6.4
Expected Goals Comparison
Montreal Canadiens
3.44
xG/game (Season)
Buffalo Sabres
3.40
xG/game (Season)
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