Ciaran Doyle details the opening odds for Sabres vs. Canadiens in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoff.
Published May 3, 2026 9:24 PM EDT

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 01: Zach Benson #6 of the Buffalo Sabres celebrates his goal against the Boston Bruins in Game Six of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden on May 01, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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The first round of the NHL playoffs is in the books for both the Buffalo Sabers and Montreal Canadiens. Buffalo took care of business with a 4-2 series win over the Bruins, while it took the Canadiens seven games to defeat the Lightning. Now we look ahead to a mouthwatering matchup in the second round of the Eastern Conference.
Sabres vs. Canadiens Opening Odds
Looking at the odds on DraftKings Sportsbook, the series is deadlocked at -110 odds each to advance to the next round.

Game 1 will be played in Buffalo on Wednesday, with the Sabres listed as -125 favorites on the moneyline on DraftKings Sportsbook. The Canadiens are +105 underdogs, with the goals total set at O/U 6.5.
Get ready for an epic showdown in the East.
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