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NHL Playoffs: Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens Picks – Game 5 Betting Preview, Team News, and Predictions (May 14)
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- When: Thursday, May 14, 2026. 7:00 PM ET
- Where: KeyBank Center, Buffalo
- How to Watch: ESPN+
Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens Preview
The fascinating second-round series between the Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens moves back to the KeyBank Center on May 14. But, which team will pull into the lead and edge nearer securing their spot in the next round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs?
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Buffalo Sabres Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 50-23-9
- Home Record: 26-10-5
- Road Record: 24-13-4
The pressure increases in the NHL Playoffs this week, as the series between the Sabres and Canadiens is locked level at 2-2. Buffalo will take confidence following their Game 4 win, as they bounced back from first period deficit to record a 3-2 success.
Josh Doan was the chief tormentor in the advanced areas, with the skater ending the night with two assists. Tage Thompson and Mattias Samuelsson scored goals.
Montreal Canadiens Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 48-24-10
- Home Record: 24-15-2
- Road Record: 24-9-8
The Montreal Canadiens saw their lead in the series wiped out on Tuesday following a narrow home loss against the Sabres. However, Martin St. Louis’ side have thrived on their travels in the postseason, winning four of their six.
That includes a dominant 5-1 win in Buffalo on their latest trip to the KeyBank Center. The Habs scored twice in the opening period of their recent 3-2 loss against the Sabres, with Alex Newhook and Cole Caufield scoring the goals.
Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens Picks
The Sabres have been reliable throughout the season, but the Habs have shown strength in their games on the road during the playoffs. Therefore, there could be value in siding with the road victory in the NHL on Thursday.
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