May 18, 2026Updated 7:23 pm EDT
The Buffalo Sabres (50-23-9) host the Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10) during Monday’s NHL slate, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET at KeyBank Center and broadcast on ESPN. The matchup is Game 7 of the NHL Playoffs Second Round. The series is tied up 3-3.
How to watch Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo SabresMontreal vs. Buffalo odds
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Injury reportsSabres
Justin Danforth: Out For Season (Kneecap),
Noah Ostlund: Out (Lower Body),
Jiri Kulich: Out For Season (Ear)
Canadiens
Patrik Laine: Out (Abdomen)
Stats to know
Over 81 games played, Tage Thompson has totaled 81 points (40 goals and 41 assists).
In 35 games, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has conceded 85 goals (2.52 goals-against average) and has racked up 837 saves.
In 82 games played this season, Nicholas Suzuki has 101 points (1.2 per game), with 29 goals and 72 assists.
Jakub Dobes has allowed 117 goals (2.8 goals-against average) and collected 1,067 saves with a .901 save percentage (26th in the league).
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