Sabres @ Canadiens

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Final Score: Sabres 3 - Canadiens 4
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Buffalo
Sabres
4-4 Rating 1538
Form: LLWLW
3 – 4
Model Probability
49%
51%
Projected margin: Montreal Canadiens +0.3
Montreal
Canadiens
3-4 Rating 1526
Form: LLWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Canadiens
All-time wins 158 158
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 3.0 3.1
Last meeting 3 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Canadiens
Games played 8 7
Avg goals scored 3.0 3.3
Avg goals conceded 3.8 3.9
Win percentage 50% 43%
Away win % / Home win % 33% 50%