Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction & Model Odds (Jan 31, 2026) | NHLForecasts

Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens — Jan 31, 2026

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

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Pregame win probability: Buffalo Sabres 62.1% • Montreal Canadiens 37.9%

Expected goals: Buffalo Sabres 3.30 — Montreal Canadiens 2.89 • Median total: 6.0