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Buffalo Sabres vs Montréal Canadiens prediction

October 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET · BUF 4-4-3, MTL 6-3-2

Model prediction

Buffalo Sabres

39%

win chance · 2.77 xGoals

Montréal Canadiens

61%

win chance · 3.44 xGoals

Celly's model leans Montréal Canadiens (61%, including overtime and shootout). Projected score: BUF 2.8, MTL 3.4, about 6.2 total goals.

Total: Under 6.5 at 52% (no market total yet, 6.5 used).

Starting goalies

BUF: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen confirmed

MTL: Jacob Fowler confirmed

Starters are usually confirmed in the afternoon of game day.

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