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The Montreal Canadiens will host the Buffalo Sabres at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC on May 12, 2026, for Game 5 of the NHL regular season series. Montreal leads the series 2-1 and holds a slight edge in powerplay efficiency at 29.5% versus Buffalo's 30%. The Canadiens also demonstrate a stronger penalty kill at 89.3% compared to Buffalo's 87.9%. Both teams have competitive 5-on-5 scoring rates, with Montreal at 3.40 goals per game and Buffalo at 3.45. Starting goalie for Montreal is expected to be Carey Price, who is listed as questionable but likely to play. The game will be broadcast on ESPN, CBC, TVA Sports, and Sportsnet. The current odds favor Montreal at -130 moneyline with a puck line of -1.5, and a total points line set at 6. These betting trends and game insights provide a comprehensive outlook for the matchup between Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens.
Minnesota 51-39-160% +115Bovada | |||||||
![]() Montreal 53-38-1- -128Heritage | |||||||
Vegas 45-47- -143Bookmaker |