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Montreal at Buffalo

May 14, 2026
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The series is even following Buffalo's 3-2 win in Game 4 when Zach Benson broke a tie on a third-period power play. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff decided to start Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen after first defending Alex Lyon's performance in Buffalo's 6-2 loss in Game 3. Luukkonen stopped 29 of 31 shots. Jakub Dobes had 19 saves for Montreal, and he has a 2.22 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage in the postseason. The Canadiens have won 10 of their past 13 road games and eight of 10 at Buffalo. Montreal has won six of seven after scoring two or fewer goals in its previous game, and the Canadiens are 9-2 against teams that allowed two or fewer in their previous game. Take the Canadiens.

1.5 units on Montreal +107 (moneyline) (risk 1.5 to return 3.11)
Result:
WIN
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