Montreal vs Buffalo 2026 NHL Playoffs Series Prices Odds & Props
The Buffalo Sabres open at home with a slight edge after a composed first-round showing, but this matchup with the Montreal Canadiens projects as tight as it gets. The season series split 2-2 with identical scoring highlights just how thin the margin is.
Buffalo brings offensive firepower led by Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has been elite in net. Montreal counters with momentum after a Game 7 win, with Nick Suzuki driving offense and Lane Hutson emerging as a key playmaker.
From a betting perspective, expect a low-scoring opener. Buffalo’s home ice gives them the lean, but this looks like a one-goal game either way.
Here are the Live Futures Odds:
Updated: May 16, 2026
Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres
Series Winner
Montreal Canadiens -400
Buffalo Sabres +300
NHL Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
