Buffalo Sabres defeat Montreal Canadiens 4-2: Recap & Betting Results

Wed, May 6, 2026 · NHL · Montreal Canadiens 2, Buffalo Sabres 4

The Buffalo Sabres beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at KeyBank Center. The Buffalo Sabres covered the puck line as 1.5-goal favorites. The game went over the closing total of 5.5, with 6 goals combined.

Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres final score and game recap

The Buffalo Sabres won by 2 goals.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Who covered the spread in Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres?

The Buffalo Sabres covered the puck line as 1.5-goal favorites, winning by 2 goals.

The puck line opened and closed at Buffalo Sabres -1.5.

Did Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres go over or under the total?

The game went over: 6 goals combined against a closing total of 5.5, over by 0.5.

The total opened and closed at 5.5.

This result left the Montreal Canadiens 4-4 in the 2025-26 postseason (1-2 at home, 3-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 7 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 6 times.

This result left the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 in the 2025-26 postseason (2-2 at home, 3-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 4 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 4 times. That made it two straight wins for the Buffalo Sabres.

What's next for Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres?

Next for the Montreal Canadiens: at the Buffalo Sabres on Friday, May 8, 2026. Next for the Buffalo Sabres: the Montreal Canadiens at home on Friday, May 8, 2026.