- Matchup: Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026
- Venue: Bell Centre, Montreal, QC
- Broadcast: ESPN
- Odds: Sabres (+102) Canadiens (-122)
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The Buffalo Sabres (50-23-9) will head to the Bell Centre this Sunday to challenge the Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10) in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The series is currently tied at 1-1. The moneyline for this encounter lists Buffalo at +102, while Montreal is at -122. The over/under for total goals is set at 5.5.
The Sabres are aiming to rebound after suffering a 5-1 loss to the Canadiens in Game 2. Their offense struggled significantly, managing just one goal from 29 shots on goal. They failed to capitalize on five power play opportunities, finishing with 12 penalty minutes in the game.
Throughout the season, the Buffalo Sabres have reached the net 283 times (ranking 5th in the league) while allowing 240 goals. They’ve accumulated a total of 109 points, boasting a points percentage of .665. Buffalo has had 246 power play chances, converting on 48 of them, leading to a success rate of 19.51%. In even-strength scenarios, they have conceded 198 goals while scoring 235. With a total of 2,307 shots taken, the team’s shooting percentage is at 12.3%. On the defensive side, Buffalo has faced a whopping 2,381 shots, resulting in a save percentage of .899. Their opponents have had 232 power play opportunities, ranking them 19th, converting 42 of those chances.
Alex Lyon will be the goaltender for this matchup. He has participated in 149 NHL games, holding a record of 71-48-15 across 134 starts. Over his career, Lyon has faced 4,065 shots and made 3,670 saves, resulting in a goals-against average of 2.95 and a save percentage of .903 in 6,072 minutes. He has achieved 74 quality starts, resulting in a quality start rate of .552.
In Game 2, Montreal showcased impressive offensive performance, netting 5 goals from 28 shots, despite not scoring on 5 power play opportunities.
The Canadiens have achieved 223 goals at even strength and 56 goals (ranking 7th in the league) with a manpower advantage. With 2,156 shots attempted (24th in the league), their shooting percentage stands at 12.94%. They have faced 2,283 shots against them. This season, the Montreal Canadiens have accumulated a total of 279 goals, securing 106 points and a points percentage of .646. They’ve allowed 251 goals, comprised of 197 at even strength and 54 during disadvantageous situations. Montreal has capitalized on 242 power play opportunities, achieving a 23.14% conversion rate, while their penalty kill percentage stands at 78.23%. Their overall save percentage is 89.0%.
Jakub Dobes will guard the net for Montreal, having recorded 1,470 saves from 1,627 shots faced, achieving a save percentage of .904. His career record is 36-14-7 over 59 games played, starting 57 and logging 953 minutes. He boasts a quality start percentage of 61.4%, accumulating 35 quality starts. Opponents average 2.75 goals per game against him, having conceded 157 total goals.
Who will secure victory in tonight’s NHL clash against the spread or moneyline?
Pick: Go with Buffalo (+102)
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