The Montreal Canadiens will continue a brief three-game road trip as they visit the Buffalo Sabres tonight. This marks the second meeting between these two Atlantic Division foes this season.
My Canadiens vs. Sabres predictions and NHL picks suggest that fans should be treated to a high-scoring affair between these offense-centric clubs, with Noah Dobson continuing his dominance on Montreal's blue line.
Canadiens vs Sabres prediction
Canadiens vs Sabres best bet: Oliver Kapanen Over 1.5 shots (-140)
Montreal Canadiens rookie centre Oliver Kapanen has established himself as the primary shooter on the team's second line, alongside Juraj Slafkovsky and Ivan Demidov, and has formed one of the most exciting young lines in the league.
Kapanen leads all rookies in goals this season (16), and has seven more shots than any other rookie since December 21. He's hit the Over in five of his last six games, and faces a Buffalo Sabres team that ranks 25th in shots allowed.
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Canadiens vs Sabres same-game parlay
Canadiens defenseman Noah Dobson has been perhaps the most important offseason trade acquisition of any team. He leads the NHL in blocked shots (118) and is on pace for 16 goals and 51 points. He has 20 blocked shots in his last six games, hitting the Over in each one.
The Canadiens have had Buffalo's number in recent seasons, winning five straight, including all four meetings last season. Furthermore, they've scored 4+ in all five of those wins and rank fifth in the league at 3.34 goals per game. They boast the third-highest points percentage on the road.
Canadiens vs Sabres SGP
- Oliver Kapanen Over 1.5 shots
- Noah Dobson Over 1.5 blocked shots
- Canadiens team total Over 3.5
Canadiens vs Sabres odds
- Moneyline: Canadiens -110 | Sabres -110
- Puck Line: Canadiens -1.5 (+210) | Sabres +1.5 (-260)
- Over/Under: Over -105 | Under -115
Canadiens vs Sabres trend
The Canadiens have won five consecutive meetings dating back to November 2024, have scored 4+ goals in each, and have won eight of the last 10. Find more NHL betting trends for Canadiens vs. Sabres.
How to watch Canadiens vs Sabres
| Location | KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY |
| Date | Thursday, January 15, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | TSN2, MSG-B |
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