Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction (May 08, 2026)
Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens — May 08, 2026
Model last updated: May 06, 2026 10:24 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 64.7% • Montreal Canadiens 35.3%
Expected goals: Buffalo Sabres 3.22 — Montreal Canadiens 2.56 • Median total: 5.0
Expected Goals Comparison
Buffalo Sabres
3.37
xG/game (Season)
Montreal Canadiens
3.49
xG/game (Season)
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