Montréal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres

Montréal Canadiens look like the pick. The market backs them as the favorite, with odds around 1.61 and roughly a 61% implied chance. Over the last 12 hours the odds have shortened slightly in Montreal's favor, signaling steady support for the home side, while Buffalo are positioned as the clear underdogs and the draw sits well behind. In the NHL, home ice often helps in tight, defensively oriented games, and Montreal's comfort at home could tilt this one in their favor.