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The Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres will run it back at KeyBank Center in Game 2 tonight.
Buffalo enters this matchup with a 1-0 series lead, and my Canadiens vs. Sabres predictions and NHL picks expect a tight-fought Game 2, as the Canadiens will look to even the playing field before heading back to Montreal.
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Expect Ivan Demidov to make his mark for the Habs.
Canadiens vs Sabres Game 2 prediction tonight
Canadiens vs Sabres best bet: Ivan Demidov Over 0.5 points (-110)
Ivan Demidov picked up an assist on the power play in Game 1 after a few quiet outings to conclude the first round.
He’s set at fair odds to hit the scoresheet again in Game 2, and with the Montreal Canadiens controlling the play despite the loss in Game 1, I expect the young phenom to explode offensively against the Buffalo Sabres.
The 20-year-old had a quiet opening round against the Lightning, but in a more offense-centric matchup, he has a fantastic opportunity to hit the scoresheet aplenty.
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Canadiens vs Sabres Game 2 same-game parlay
These two teams ranked fifth and seventh, respectively, in goals scored during the regular season, and hit the Over in Game 1. Furthermore, neither had a Top 10 defense this season.
This matchup has resulted in six or more total goals nine consecutive times dating back to November 2024.
Lane Hutson ranks second among all defensemen left in the postseason in average ice time (27:17) and has blocked 15 shots in eight playoff games. He’s still logging heavy minutes despite the return of Noah Dobson.
Josh Doan registered two points in Game 1, averaged 2.07 shots/game during the regular season, and has compiled eight shots on goal in his last two games.
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Canadiens vs Sabres SGP
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Lane Hutson Over 1.5 blocked shots
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Josh Doan Over 1.5 shots on goal
Canadiens vs Sabres odds for Game 2 tonight
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Moneyline: Canadiens +114 | Sabres -129
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Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 | Sabres -1.5
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Over/Under: Over 5.5 | Under 5.5
Canadiens vs Sabres trend
The Canadiens have hit the moneyline in 11 of their last 15 away games (+7.85 Units / 45% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Canadiens vs. Sabres.
How to watch Canadiens vs Sabres Game 2
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Location |
KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY |
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Date |
Friday, May 8, 2026 |
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Puck drop |
7 p.m. ET |
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TV |
TNT, CBC |
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