- Matchup: Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Monday, October 20, 2025
- Venue: Bell Centre, Montreal, QC
- Broadcast: TSN2
- Odds/Point Spread: Sabres (+162) Canadiens (-196)
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The Buffalo Sabres (1-3-0) head to Bell Centre this Monday to face off against the Montreal Canadiens (4-1-0). Current betting odds show the Sabres at +162 and the Canadiens at -196, with an over/under set at 6.
In their last matchup, the Buffalo Sabres enjoyed a commanding 8-4 victory against the Senators, showcasing a powerful offensive performance. They successfully converted 8 out of 27 shots attempted and capitalized on 3 power play opportunities, scoring all 3 goals during those chances. Buffalo spent 14 minutes in the penalty box in that contest.
The Sabres have allowed 13 goals at even strength while scoring 7. Their opponents have been granted 16 power play opportunities this season, converting just 1 goal, ranking 15th in the NHL. In total, Buffalo has managed to score 10 goals (ranked 29th in the NHL) while conceding 14. With 114 shots taken, their shooting percentage stands at 8.8%. Currently, the Sabres have garnered only 2 points, resulting in a points percentage of .250. Defensively, they have faced 137 shots, achieving a save percentage of .898. Buffalo has 14 power play opportunities with a conversion rate of 21.43%, netting 3 goals.
In goal for the Sabres is Alex Lyon. Throughout his NHL career, he has allowed 315 goals with an average of 3.03 goals against per game. Lyon has participated in 117 professional games, with a save percentage of .902 over 5,999 minutes on the ice. He holds a record of 52 wins, 41 losses, and 11 overtime losses, with 104 starts in total. Lyon has recorded 54 quality starts, reflecting a rate of .519, and has managed 2,907 saves out of 3,222 shots faced.
In their latest outing, the Montreal Canadiens triumphed over the Predators with a narrow 3-2 victory. They gained 3 power play opportunities but were unable to score during those chances, tallying 3 goals from 30 shots taken overall.
Montreal has scored 15 goals at even strength and 3 on the power play (ranking 9th in the league). They have attempted 128 shots (14th in the NHL) with a shooting percentage of 14.06%, while allowing 121 shots against. The Canadiens boast a season total of 18 goals, leading to 8 points, reflecting a points percentage of .800. They have allowed a total of 14 goals, consisting of 10 at even strength and 4 during times of player disadvantage. Montreal has had 20 power play tries, with a conversion rate of 15.00%, and have managed a penalty kill rate of 75.00% against their opponents’ 16 power play opportunities, alongside an overall save percentage of 88.4%.
Protecting the net for Montreal will be Sam Montembeault. Opponents average 3.28 goals per game against him, having let in 626 goals in total. Montembeault’s quality start percentage is 52.9%, with 101 quality starts throughout his professional career. He has played in 191 games and logged 10,926 minutes on the ice. His career record stands at 82 wins, 85 losses, and 28 overtime losses. Out of 6,162 shots faced, he has achieved 5,536 saves, resulting in a save percentage of .898.
Who will secure victory in tonight’s NHL matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Montreal (-196)
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