Sabres vs Canadiens Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NHL Playoffs Game 6
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Key Points:
- The Montreal Canadiens can clinch a spot in the Eastern Conference Final with a win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 6 of their Stanley Cup Playoff series on May 16 at 8 p.m. ET, broadcast on Sportsnet and ABC.
- Montreal has dominated the last three games, outscoring Buffalo 19-9 and holding a 55.2% expected goals percentage, while also excelling on special teams.
- Star defenseman Lane Hutson is expected to play a key role, with predictions favoring him to record over 1.5 shots, benefiting from Montreal’s last-change advantage and offensive deployment.
- Rising forward Ivan Demidov and winger Juraj Slafkovsky are also highlighted as impactful players, with Slafkovsky anticipated to break a recent scoring slump in Game 6.
- Betting odds favor the Canadiens (-150 moneyline), with the Sabres as underdogs (+130); the over/under is set at 6.5 goals, reflecting expectations of a high-scoring contest.