The Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres will close out a thrilling, high-scoring series tonight at KeyBank Center.
I'm eying both captains – and top line winger Juraj Slafkovsky – to make an impact with my Canadiens vs. Sabres props and NHL picks.
Be sure to read our full Canadiens vs. Sabres predictions on Monday, May 18.
Best Canadiens vs Sabres props for Game 7
| Player | Pick |  |
|---|---|---|
 Juraj Slafkovsky |
Over 0.5 points | -150 |
 Rasmus Dahlin |
Over 2.5 shots | -170 |
| Nick Suzuki |
Over 0.5 assists | -135 |
Game 7 Prop #1: Juraj Slafkovsky Over 0.5 points
Juraj Slafkovsky is having a productive series, with six points through six games. What’s impressive is that he has managed strong outputs while scoring only once on 3.13 expected goals and 21 chances. He’s deserving of better.
Open ice will be hard to come by in a Game 7, with every puck hotly contested in a meat-and-potatoes style of game. Slafkovsky’s ability to get to the net and operate in tight spaces will serve him well.
Game 7 Prop #2: Rasmus Dahlin Over 2.5 shots
Rasmus Dahlin is a one-man shooting gallery for the Buffalo Sabres. He has generated 3+ shots in eight of the last nine games and five straight in Buffalo.
He’s been more productive at home, especially in this series. Dahlin combined for 12 shots on 21 attempts through three home dates, a stark contrast to the eight on 11 he mustered up over three games in Montreal.
Nobody on the Sabres has generated more attempts or shots than Dahlin at home. Likely to play 25+ minutes in Game 7, the volume should remain quite strong.
Game 7 Prop #3: Nick Suzuki Over 0.5 assists
Cole Caufield leads the Montreal Canadiens with 22 scoring chances against Buffalo, and right behind him is Slafkovsky at 21.
What do those two have in common? They're centered by Nick Suzuki at 5-on-5 as well as on the power play.
Suzuki is the best facilitator the Canadiens have up front and, clearly, he's helping create plenty of looks for his linemates. Given how much of the offense runs through Suzuki and the talented finishers on his wing, he's as likely as anybody to pick up a helper.
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