The Montreal Canadiens can advance to Round 3 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a win over the Buffalo Sabres at Bell Centre on Saturday, May 16.
My top Sabres vs. Canadiens predictions and NHL picks expect Montreal star Lane Hutson to play a pivotal role in sending Buffalo packing in Game 6.
Sabres vs Canadiens Game 6 prediction
Sabres vs Canadiens best bet: Lane Hutson Over 1.5 shots (-125)
Montreal Canadiens star defenseman Lane Hutson has been held to just a pair of shots despite recording 11 attempts over the past three games, and that 18.2% conversion rate is miles behind his 38.3% mark through the first nine games of the postseason.
In addition to Hutson’s overall 66 attempts pacing the club during the playoffs, his 44 offensive-zone starts and 51.0 Corsi for percentage at five-on-five also lead the Habs.
With Montreal having the last-change advantage on home ice, I’m anticipating head coach Martin St. Louis to find even more opportunities to deploy his go-to defenseman in prime offensive situations.
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Sabres vs Canadiens Game 6 same-game parlay
The Buffalo Sabres sport a discouraging .860 team SV% in Round 2, and I have no confidence in either Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen or Alex Lyon delivering in Game 6.
Montreal has also been the better team on both special teams while outscoring Buffalo 19-9 and generating 55.2% of the expected goals percentage the past three games.
Turning to rising Montreal star Ivan Demidov, he’s marked the scoresheet in four of the past five games with a 58.7 xGF% at five-on-five for the series.
Sabres vs Canadiens SGP
- Canadiens moneyline
- Ivan Demidov Over 0.5 points
- Lane Hutson Over 1.5 shots
Sabres vs Canadiens odds for Game 6
- Moneyline: Sabres +130 | Canadiens -150
- Puck Line: Sabres +1.5 (-190) | Canadiens -1.5 (+160)
- Over/Under: Over 6.5 (+100) | Under 6.5 (-120)
Sabres vs Canadiens trend
The Canadiens have won 17 of their last 25 games (+8.10 Units / 26% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Sabres vs. Canadiens.
How to watch Sabres vs Canadiens Game 6
| Location | Bell Centre, Montreal, QC |
| Date | Saturday, May 16, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | Sportsnet, ABC |
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