Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction (May 12, 2026)
Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres — May 12, 2026
Model last updated: May 10, 2026 09:28 PM 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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Pregame win probability: Montreal Canadiens 43.4% • Buffalo Sabres 56.6%
Expected goals: Montreal Canadiens 2.87 — Buffalo Sabres 3.15 • Median total: 6.0
Expected Goals Comparison
Montreal Canadiens
3.52
xG/game (Season)
Buffalo Sabres
3.36
xG/game (Season)
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