<p>The Montreal Canadiens will take on the Buffalo Sabres in Game 5 of their playoff series. The series is tied at 2-2, making this game important for both teams. The action will unfold at KeyBank Center on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM.</p> <p>Montreal, led by head coach Martin St. Louis, comes into this game with a 6-5 postseason record. Buffalo, under head coach Lindy Ruff, holds a 6-4 record in the playoffs. Both teams have shown they can win on the road, so this game could go either way. Fans can catch the game live on TNT.</p> <h2>Canadiens vs Sabres Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NHL</li><li>Teams: Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres</li><li>Venue: KeyBank Center</li><li>Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: Buffalo Sabres MoneyLine -118, Montreal Canadiens MoneyLine +101</li></ul> <h2>Montreal Canadiens Team Preview</h2> <p>The Montreal Canadiens have shown strong performances in recent games. They have won three out of their last five postseason games. Their victories included a 5-1 win against the Buffalo Sabres and a tight 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.</p> <p>Alex Newhook has been a standout player for the Canadiens. He has scored six goals in the postseason so far. Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield have also been key contributors, both adding goals and assists to the team's efforts.</p> <p>Jakub Dobes has been solid in the net for Montreal. He has made 266 saves in 11 games, with six wins to his name. The team will rely on his goaltending skills in upcoming games to maintain their postseason success.</p> <h2>Buffalo Sabres Team Preview</h2> <p>The Buffalo Sabres have shown a strong performance in recent postseason games. They won their last game against the Montreal Canadiens with a score of 3-2. The Sabres managed 22 shots on goal and scored twice on the power play.</p> <p>Tage Thompson has been a key player for the Sabres. He has 11 points in the postseason with 4 goals and 7 assists. Rasmus Dahlin and Josh Doan also contribute with 7 and 9 points, respectively.</p> <p>In the net, Alex Lyon has been reliable with 186 saves in the postseason. He has played 8 games with 4 wins and 2 losses. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has also played well, with 62 saves in 3 games.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The Buffalo Sabres are favored with a moneyline of -118. They have shown strong postseason performance, winning both the first round and semifinals. Given their slightly better postseason run and home advantage, picking the Sabres to win straight up is a sound choice.</p> <p>The over/under line is set at 5.5 with odds of -131 for the over. Both teams have scored around 30 goals this postseason, and their games tend to be high-scoring. With these stats, the projected score might surpass the 5.5 total, making the over a reasonable pick.</p>

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