Sabres vs. Canadiens Game 6 prediction: NHL odds, picks, best bet for Stanley Cup playoffs
The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 6-3 in Game 5 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, taking a 3-2 series lead. Goaltender Jakub Dobes made 35 saves, including a pivotal stop on Tage Thompson, helping Montreal erase an early deficit. With strong momentum and home-ice advantage, the Canadiens are favored heading into Game 6 at the Bell Centre.
- ▪Montreal won Game 5 by a score of 6-3 despite trailing 3-2 after the first period.
- ▪Jakub Dobes stopped 32 of 35 shots and improved his Goals Saved Above Expected to 8.1 in the playoffs.
- ▪The Canadiens are 5-0 in these playoffs when coming off a loss and are -160 favorites for Game 6.
- ▪Buffalo is 4-1 on the road in the postseason and leads in expected goals and shot attempt differential at five-on-five.
- ▪Dobes faces a save total Over/Under of 24.5, a mark he has surpassed in seven of 11 playoff games.
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Betting Sabres vs. Canadiens Game 6 prediction: NHL odds, picks, best bet for Stanley Cup playoffs By Sean Treppedi Published May 16, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET Jakub Dobes #75 of the Montreal Canadiens tends goal against the Buffalo Sabres in Game Five of the Second Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at KeyBank Center on May 14, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. Montreal won, 6-3. NHLI via Getty Images Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The Sabres are walking the plank at the Bell Centre on Saturday, and it’s safe to expect another heavy dosage of high-octane hockey. Montreal’s 6-3 victory in Game 5 wasn’t pretty by any means.
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