Canadiens @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Final Score: Canadiens 0 - Sabres 0
Friday, December 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
Montreal
Canadiens
11-6 Rating 1544
Form: WWLWW
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Model Probability
49%
51%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.4
Buffalo
Sabres
8-8 Rating 1535
Form: WWWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Canadiens Sabres
All-time wins 159 158
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average goals 3.1 3.0
Last meeting 4 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Canadiens Sabres
Games played 17 16
Avg goals scored 3.6 3.1
Avg goals conceded 3.1 3.3
Win percentage 65% 50%
Away win % / Home win % 75% 50%