Final Score: Canadiens 3 - Sabres 2
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
Canadiens @ Sabres
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Canadiens | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 156 | 158 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.1 | 3.0 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 8 |
| Stat | Canadiens | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 95 | 94 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.1 | 2.9 |
| Win percentage | 58% | 61% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 60% | 60% |
Recent Results
Canadiens
vs Buffalo Sabres
May 16, 2026 · Margin: -5 · Total: 11
3-8
@ 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
Sabres
@ Montreal Canadiens
May 16, 2026 · Margin: +5 · Total: 11
8-3
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