Final Score: Sabres 8 - Canadiens 3
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Sabres @ Canadiens
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Sabres | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 157 | 156 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 3.0 | 3.1 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 6 |
| Stat | Sabres | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 93 | 94 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.5 | 3.4 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.9 | 3.0 |
| Win percentage | 60% | 59% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 61% | 57% |
Recent Results
Sabres
vs Montreal Canadiens
May 14, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ Montreal Canadiens
May 12, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Montreal Canadiens
May 10, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
vs Montreal Canadiens
May 8, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs Montreal Canadiens
May 6, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Boston Bruins
May 1, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Boston Bruins
Apr 28, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Boston Bruins
Apr 26, 2026 · Margin: +5 · Total: 7
6-1
@ Boston Bruins
Apr 23, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Boston Bruins
Apr 21, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
Canadiens
@ Buffalo Sabres
May 14, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs Buffalo Sabres
May 12, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Buffalo Sabres
May 10, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ Buffalo Sabres
May 8, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Buffalo Sabres
May 6, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
May 3, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
May 1, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 1
0-1
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Apr 29, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Apr 26, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Apr 24, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2