Buffalo Sabres - Montréal Canadiens head to head game preview and prediction

On the 18 May 2026 at 23:00 UTC meet Buffalo Sabres vs Montréal Canadiens in USA in a game that we all expect to be very interesting. Both teams try to perform well in NHL, Playoffs. This general info table below illustrates best the game details about the upcoming clash.

General Info

Kickoff: 2026-05-18 23:00

Competition: USA

League: NHL, Playoffs

Buffalo Sabres - Montréal Canadiens

Buffalo Sabres last games: W W L W L

Montréal Canadiens last games: W W L W L

Buffalo Sabres players performance highlights

Alex Tuch has made over 1.5 shots in 81% of the games (total games 11)

Alex Tuch has made over 2.5 shots in 63% of the games (total games 11)

Montréal Canadiens players performance highlights

Lane Hutson has made over 0.5 assists in 61% of the games (total games 13)

Jake Evans has made over 1.5 shots in 61% of the games (total games 13)

Buffalo Sabres performance highlights

Buffalo Sabres have over 3.5 goals in 90% of their last games (total games 11)

Buffalo Sabres have over 4.5 goals in 81% of their last games (total games 11)

Buffalo Sabres have over 5.5 goals in 72% of their last games (total games 11)

Buffalo Sabres have over 1.5 first period goals in 63% of their last games (total games 11)

Buffalo Sabres have over 1.5 third period goals in 72% of their last games (total games 11)

Buffalo Sabres have scored over 1.5 goals in 81% of their last games (total games 11)

Buffalo Sabres have scored over 2.5 goals in 63% of their last games (total games 11)

BTTS in 100% in the last games of Buffalo Sabres (total games 11)

Buffalo Sabres have scored over 0.5 goals in the first period in 63% of their last games (total games 11)

Montréal Canadiens performance highlights

Montréal Canadiens have over 3.5 goals in 84% of their last games (total games 13)

Montréal Canadiens have over 4.5 goals in 84% of their last games (total games 13)

Montréal Canadiens have over 1.5 second period goals in 76% of their last games (total games 13)

Montréal Canadiens have scored over 1.5 goals in 92% of their last games (total games 13)

BTTS in 92% in the last games of Montréal Canadiens (total games 13)

BTTS TWICE in 69% in the last games of Montréal Canadiens (total games 13)

Montréal Canadiens have scored over 0.5 goals in the first period in 69% of their last games (total games 13)

Montréal Canadiens have scored over 0.5 goals in the second period in 76% of their last games (total games 13)

Buffalo Sabres last games

See below the last game results of Buffalo Sabres and determine their current form and scoring ability.

Kickoff	Home Team - Away Team	Results
2026-05-10	Montréal Canadiens - Buffalo Sabres	6 - 2 W
2026-05-08	Buffalo Sabres - Montréal Canadiens	1 - 5 W
2026-05-06	Buffalo Sabres - Montréal Canadiens	4 - 2 L
2026-05-01	Boston Bruins - Buffalo Sabres	1 - 4 W
2026-04-28	Buffalo Sabres - Boston Bruins	1 - 2 L

Montréal Canadiens last games

See below the last game results of Montréal Canadiens and determine their current form and scoring ability.

Kickoff	Home Team - Away Team	Results
2026-05-10	Montréal Canadiens - Buffalo Sabres	6 - 2 W
2026-05-08	Buffalo Sabres - Montréal Canadiens	1 - 5 W
2026-05-06	Buffalo Sabres - Montréal Canadiens	4 - 2 L
2026-05-03	Tampa Bay Lightning - Montréal Canadiens	1 - 2 W
2026-05-01	Montréal Canadiens - Tampa Bay Lightning	0 - 1 L