Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction (Jan 18, 2027)

Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens — Jan 18, 2027

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 48.0% • Montreal Canadiens 52.0%

Expected goals: Buffalo Sabres 3.15 — Montreal Canadiens 3.17 • Median total: 6.6