The Buffalo Sabres (24-28-5) host the Montreal Canadiens (28-26-5) at KeyBank Center on Saturday, March 1 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Sabres have won six in a row at home.
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Prepare for this showdown with a look at who we project to come out on top in Saturday's game.
The Canadiens' offense has totaled 26 goals during their last 10 outings, while their defense has conceded 30 goals. They have registered 25 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored seven goals (28.0%). They are 4-6-0 over those contests.
Sabres vs. Canadiens Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final score of Sabres 4, Canadiens 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Sabres (-148)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Canadiens (+1.5)
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Sabres Splits and Trends
- The Sabres (24-28-5 overall) have a 4-5-9 record in games that have gone to overtime.
- Buffalo is 8-6-4 (20 points) in its 18 games decided by one goal.
- In the eight games this season the Sabres registered just one goal, they've finished 1-7-0 (two points).
- Buffalo has finished 1-11-1 in the 13 games this season when it scored two goals (registering three points).
- The Sabres have scored three or more goals in 34 games (22-8-4, 48 points).
- In the 22 games when Buffalo has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 9-12-1 to register 19 points.
- In the 22 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Buffalo is 9-12-1 (19 points).
- The Sabres' opponents have had more shots in 35 games. The Sabres finished 15-16-4 in those contests (34 points).
Canadiens Splits and Trends
- The Canadiens have a 8-5-13 record in overtime contests this season and a 28-26-5 overall record.
- Montreal has earned 27 points (12-3-3) in its 18 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- Across the seven games this season the Canadiens ended with only one goal, they have earned five points.
- Montreal has six points (2-9-2) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
- The Canadiens have scored more than two goals 36 times, earning 50 points from those matchups (24-10-2).
- Montreal has scored a lone power-play goal in 26 games this season and has recorded 29 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Montreal is 13-9-0 (26 points).
- The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents in 35 games, going 14-16-5 to record 33 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Sabres Rank | Sabres AVG | Canadiens AVG | Canadiens Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th | 3.19 | Goals Scored | 2.95 | 15th |
| 29th | 3.39 | Goals Allowed | 3.34 | 27th |
| 19th | 27.8 | Shots | 26 | 30th |
| 21st | 29.1 | Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 20th |
| 27th | 16.97% | Power Play % | 21.39% | 17th |
| 20th | 77.19% | Penalty Kill % | 81.77% | 7th |
Sabres vs. Canadiens Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York
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