The Montreal Canadiens (29-26-5) will attempt to continue a four-game win streak when they square off against the Buffalo Sabres (24-29-5) at home on Monday, March 3 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will come out on top in Monday's hockey action.
Over the past 10 contests, the Sabres have put up a record of 6-4-0. They have scored 39 goals, while allowing their opponents to score 29. They have gone on the power play 26 times during that span, and have capitalized with four goals (15.4% of opportunities).
Canadiens vs. Sabres Predictions for Monday
Our computer projection model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Canadiens 4, Sabres 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Canadiens (-118)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Sabres (+1.5)
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Canadiens Splits and Trends
- The Canadiens have a 29-26-5 record overall, with an 8-5-13 record in games that have required overtime.
- Montreal is 12-3-3 (27 points) in its 18 games decided by one goal.
- Looking at the seven times this season the Canadiens finished a game with only one goal, they have a 2-4-1 record, good for five points.
- Montreal has taken six points from the 13 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (2-9-2 record).
- The Canadiens are 25-10-2 in the 37 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 52 points).
- In the 27 games when Montreal has recorded a single power-play goal, it registered 31 points after finishing 14-10-3.
- In the 23 games when it outshot its opponent, Montreal is 14-9-0 (28 points).
- The Canadiens' opponents have had more shots in 35 games. The Canadiens finished 14-16-5 in those contests (33 points).
Sabres Splits and Trends
- The Sabres (24-29-5 overall) have posted a record of 4-5-9 in contests that have gone to OT this season.
- In the 18 games Buffalo has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 20 points.
- This season the Sabres recorded only one goal in eight games and they've earned two points (1-7-0) in those contests.
- Buffalo has three points (1-12-1) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Sabres have earned 48 points in their 34 games with at least three goals scored.
- This season, Buffalo has recorded a lone power-play goal in 22 games has a record of 9-12-1 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Buffalo is 9-12-1 (19 points).
- The Sabres' opponents have had more shots in 36 games. The Sabres finished 15-17-4 in those contests (34 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Canadiens Rank | Canadiens AVG | Sabres AVG | Sabres Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th | 2.97 | Goals Scored | 3.17 | 12th |
| 27th | 3.32 | Goals Allowed | 3.4 | 29th |
| 30th | 26.1 | Shots | 27.8 | 19th |
| 19th | 28.9 | Shots Allowed | 29.1 | 22nd |
| 17th | 21.47% | Power Play % | 16.77% | 27th |
| 7th | 81.96% | Penalty Kill % | 77.14% | 19th |
Canadiens vs. Sabres Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, March 3, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec
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