The second-round series in the 2026 NHL playoffs continues Friday when the Buffalo Sabres host the Montreal Canadiens for Game 2. The Sabres won Game 1 by a 4-2 final, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
Game 1 Recap
Goal scorers: Josh Doan, Ryan McLeod, Jordan Greenway and Bowen Byman each lit the lamp once in the opening game victory.
The teams split four regular-season matchups this year, setting the stage for what has been a competitive playoff series.
Game Details
Puck drop: 7 p.m. ET
Venue: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, N.Y.
Betting Odds
Money line: Sabres -136 favorite (risk $136 to win $100); Canadiens +114
Over/under: 5.5 total goals
SportsLine's projection model simulates every NHL game 10,000 times and is calling for the Over (5.5) in Game 2, with simulations projecting 5.9 combined goals.