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The upcoming NHL game on May 8, 2026, features the Montreal Canadiens visiting the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. Buffalo leads the series 1-0 after a 4-2 victory in the previous matchup, where Buffalo's powerplay and penalty kill percentages outperformed Montreal's. Buffalo boasts a 55-33-1 overall record and a 52-37 ATS record, showing solid home form. Montreal maintains a slightly higher faceoff win percentage but trails in powerplay efficiency. The game will be broadcasted on TNT, CBC, TruTV, TVA Sports, Sportsnet, and HBO Max. Betting trends and game insights suggest Buffalo as the favorite (-130 moneyline) with a total of 6 goals, favoring the under (-118). Starting goalies and injury reports indicate probable lineups remain stable, supporting Buffalo's edge at home.