Buffalo Sabres defeat Montreal Canadiens 3-2: Recap & Betting Results

Tue, May 12, 2026 · NHL · Buffalo Sabres 3, Montreal Canadiens 2

The Buffalo Sabres beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Bell Centre. The Buffalo Sabres covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 6.5, with 5 goals combined.

Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens final score and game recap

The Buffalo Sabres won by 1 goal.

The leading performers, from the box score:

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

The Buffalo Sabres covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs and won outright, by 1 goal.

The puck line opened and closed at Montreal Canadiens -1.5.

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

The game went under: 5 goals combined against a closing total of 6.5, under by 1.5.

The total opened and closed at 6.5.

This result left the Buffalo Sabres 6-4 in the 2025-26 postseason (2-3 at home, 4-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 5 of 10 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 5 times.

This result left the Montreal Canadiens 6-5 in the 2025-26 postseason (2-3 at home, 4-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 9 of 11 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 7 times.

What's next for Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens?

Next for the Buffalo Sabres: the Montreal Canadiens at home on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Next for the Montreal Canadiens: at the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday, May 14, 2026.