Sabres vs. Canadiens NHL Playoffs Second Round Game 5 Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History and Picks – Thursday, May 14, 2026
Game Details
Game 5 of the NHL Playoffs Second Round features the Buffalo Sabres hosting the Montreal Canadiens at KeyBank Center on Thursday, May 14. The puck drops at 7 p.m. ET and the game will be shown on TNT. The series is tied at 2-2. Watch the NHL on Fubo!
Odds and Totals
Sabres vs. Canadiens Favorite, Moneyline, Total: Favorite: Sabres (-121); Underdog: Canadiens (+101); Total: 6.
Date, Time, and Venue
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. ET
How to watch on TV: TNT
Location: Buffalo, New York
Venue: KeyBank Center
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Sabres 2025-26 Stats & Rankings
Stat Per-Game Average Rank
Goals Scored 3.45 5th
Goals Allowed 2.93 10th
Shots 28.1 11th
Shots Allowed 28.9 23rd
Power Play % 19.51% 20th
Penalty Kill % 81.90% 4th
Sabres Betting Info
The Sabres have gone 29-18 when favored on the moneyline this season. Buffalo is 24-13 as a moneyline favorite of -121 or shorter, a 64.9% winning percentage. The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Sabres a 54.8% chance to win. In 56 of 92 games this season, Buffalo and its opponent have combined to finish above 6 goals.
Canadiens 2025-26 Stats & Rankings
Stat Per-Game Average Rank
Goals Scored 3.40 7th
Goals Allowed 3.06 16th
Shots 26.3 22nd
Shots Allowed 27.8 18th
Power Play % 23.14% 10th
Penalty Kill % 78.14% 19th
Canadiens Betting Info
The Canadiens have been an underdog in 47 games this season and won 30 (63.8%). Montreal has appeared as an underdog by +101 or more in 35 games, going 23-12 in those contests. Based on the moneyline, the implied probability of a Canadiens win is 49.8%. Montreal has combined with its opponent to score more than 6 goals in 57 of 93 games this season.
Injury Report
Sabres: Justin Danforth (Kneecap, Out For Season), Noah Ostlund (Lower Body, Out), Jiri Kulich (Ear, Out For Season)
Canadiens: Patrik Laine (Abdomen, Out)
Prediction and Pick
We anticipate the Sabres (-121 on the moneyline) to defeat the Canadiens (+101) on Thursday. For the total, the over at 6 goals is our preferred play.
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