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May 18, 2026 7:30 PM EDTGame 7: MTL Wins Series 4-3
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Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Trends
Updated:May 18, 2026 2:11 AM EDT
The NHL Game 7 showdown between the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres unfolds today, May 18, 2026, at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. This pivotal contest is broadcast on ESPN, CBC, TVA Sports, and Sportsnet, providing extensive coverage. Buffalo holds a modest advantage with a 45.9% faceoff win rate and a 79.5% penalty kill efficiency, compared to Montreal's 51% faceoff wins and 71.5% penalty kill. Buffalo's powerplay is slightly stronger at 19.2% versus Montreal's 15%. Starting goaltenders' conditions remain stable, with no significant injury concerns. The betting trends reveal Buffalo favored at -119 moneyline odds with a -1.5 puck line and a total points line set at 5.5. Recent game stats show high scoring, including an 8-3 Buffalo win in their previous matchup, suggesting a potentially high-scoring finale. These game insights highlight critical factors influencing betting decisions in this decisive NHL playoff encounter.
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57-44 (6th)Against the Spread54-41 (8th)
35-17Home / Away23-25
+13.2Units+15.9
+15.1Home / Away+2.8
13.05%ROI16.76%
29.09%Home / Away5.80%
57-44 (6th)Win - Loss57-38 (3rd)
31-21Home / Away28-20
52-46-3Over / Under46-44-5
27-23-1Home / Away24-21-1
3.4Goals3.5
26.3Shots28.1
15.1Missed Shots15
5.9Assists5.8
4.3Penalties3.9
10.4Penalty Minutes9.7
22.1Hits19.2
13.7Giveaways15.5
4.4Takeaways5
16.2Blocked Shots14.2
3Power Plays3
54.8Faceoffs57.1
28Faceoffs Won26.2
26.9Faceoffs Lost30.9
51%Faceoff Win %45%
27.7Shots Against28.8
3.1Goals Against2.9
24.8Saves26.2
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