Buffalo Sabres defeat Montreal Canadiens 8-3: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, May 16, 2026 · NHL · Buffalo Sabres 8, Montreal Canadiens 3
The Buffalo Sabres beat the Montreal Canadiens 8-3 on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Bell Centre. The Buffalo Sabres covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 6.5, with 11 goals combined.
Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens final score and game recap
The Buffalo Sabres won by 5 goals.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Rasmus Dahlin (Buffalo Sabres): 1 goal, 4 assists.
- Jack Quinn (Buffalo Sabres): 2 goals, 1 assist.
- Jake Evans (Montreal Canadiens): 1 goal, 1 assist.
- Jakub Dobes (Montreal Canadiens): 27 saves on 33 shots.
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 5 goals.
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 over: 11 goals combined against a closing total of 6.5, over by 4.5.
The total opened and closed at 6.5.
Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens betting trends: 2025-26 season
This result left the Buffalo Sabres 7-5 in the 2025-26 postseason (2-4 at home, 5-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 6 of 12 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 7 times and under 5 times.
This result left the Montreal Canadiens 7-6 in the 2025-26 postseason (2-4 at home, 5-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 10 of 13 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 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 Monday, May 18, 2026. Next for the Montreal Canadiens: at the Buffalo Sabres on Monday, May 18, 2026.