Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction & Model Odds (Jan 22, 2026) | NHLForecasts

Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres — Jan 22, 2026

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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Pregame win probability: Montreal Canadiens 100.0% • Buffalo Sabres 0.0%

Expected goals: Montreal Canadiens 3.81 — Buffalo Sabres 2.69 • Median total: 6.1