NHLMTL leads series 2-0
Canadiens9-3-2
vs
Sabres7-4-3
MTL 54%46% BUF
# NHL
Canadiens vs Sabres prediction
Montreal Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres, Friday 18 December, 7:30 PM ET at KeyBank Center. Our line gives the Canadiens a 54% chance.
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- Rank
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5 more wins to Gladiator
Season leaders
Canadiens
- GoalsCole Caufield8
- AssistsLane Hutson10
- PointsLane Hutson13
Sabres
- GoalsTage Thompson10
- AssistsZach Benson11
- PointsTage Thompson17
Season averages
| MTL | Stat | BUF |
|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | Goals Against Average | 3.43 |
| 27.6 | Shots Against per Game | 27.1 |
| 81.8 | Penalty Kill Percentage | 68.6 |
| 10 | Power Play Goals Against | 16 |
| 0 | Short Handed Goals Against | 0 |
| 3.29 | Goals For per Game | 3.07 |
| 27.5 | Shots per Game | 28.1 |
| 4 | Power Play Goals | 8 |
| 9.5 | Power Play Percentage | 17.0 |
| 1 | Short Handed Goals | 1 |
Last five games
Canadiens
- Wat CHI4-1
- Wat WPG2-1
- Wat STL2-0
- Wat DAL5-2
- Wvs PIT5-4
Sabres
- Lvs PHI3-1
- Lat WSH4-3 OT
- Wat SJ2-0
- Wat ANA7-6
- Wat LA3-2
Injury report
Canadiens
- Kirby DachOut
- Mike MathesonOut
- Sam MontembeaultInjured Reserve
- Nick SuzukiOut
- Ivan DemidovInjured Reserve
Sabres
- Jiri KulichDay-To-Day
- Konsta HeleniusOut
- Justin DanforthInjured Reserve
- Alex LyonInjured Reserve
- Matt GrzelcykInjured Reserve
Game info
- Venue
- KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY
- TV
- Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu
- Season series
- MTL leads series 2-0
Canadiens and Sabres this season
- Tue 13 OctSabres 3, Canadiens 4Final
- Sat 17 OctSabres 3, Canadiens 4Final
- Fri 18 DecCanadiens at SabresFri 7:30 PM ET
- Mon 18 JanCanadiens at SabresMon 2:00 PM ET
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Questions
What time is Canadiens vs Sabres?
7:30 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Friday 18 December 2026. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.
What channel is Canadiens vs Sabres on?
ESPN lists Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.
Who is favoured in Canadiens vs Sabres?
Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Montreal Canadiens a 54% chance, so a call on them pays x1.84. It does not know about injuries or rest.
Where is Canadiens vs Sabres played?
At KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY, the home of the Buffalo Sabres.
How many times do the Canadiens and Sabres play this season?
This season's schedule has 4 games between them, 2 already played.
Who has won more Canadiens vs Sabres games this season?
The Montreal Canadiens lead 2-0 this season.
When do the Canadiens and Sabres play next?
Monday 18 January 2027 at 2:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Canadiens at the Sabres.
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