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Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction (May 06, 2026)

Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens — May 06, 2026

Model last updated: May 03, 2026 10:12 PM PDT; data source: schedule_predictions.csv

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 66.3% • Montreal Canadiens 33.7%

Expected goals: Buffalo Sabres 3.70 — Montreal Canadiens 2.73 • Median total: 6.7

Expected Goals Comparison

Buffalo Sabres
3.38
xG/game (Season)
Montreal Canadiens
3.50
xG/game (Season)