Canadiens 5, Sabres 1 — May 8, 2026

MTLCanadiens

5–1

FINAL

BUFSabres

Shots28MTL

Shots29BUF

Model stars

1SuzukiMTLA+2NewhookMTLA3DobesMTLA

May 8, 2026 · KeyBank Center

Goal horn off

MTLCanadiens

5–1

FINAL P3

BUFSabres

Shots

MTL28

Model stars

1SuzukiMTLA+2NewhookMTLA3DobesMTLA

Shots

BUF29

May 8, 2026 · KeyBank Center

Goal horn off

Situation:

MTL65.2%BUF34.8%

Includes power plays, overtime and empty-net play. Chance share is not win probability.

Even-Strength Edge

≈ roughly even

Unavailable in this filter.

Even-strength xG share is unavailable in this filter.

Special Teams Edge

≈ roughly even

Power-play chance quality was roughly even.

MTL

1.70xGBUF

1.58xG

01.252.5

Goaltending Edge

MTL dominated

MTL gained the goalie advantage.

MTL

+1.5GSAxBUF

-0.0GSAx

−40+4

Finishing Luck

MTL finished above expected

MTL are benefiting more from finishing luck.

MTL

+0.25G−xGBUF

-1.54G−xG

−40+4

Even-strength edge

≈ roughly even

Even-strength xG share is unavailable in this filter.

Special teams edge

≈ roughly even

MTL

1.70xGBUF

1.58xG

01.252.5

Goaltending edge

MTL dominated

MTL

+1.5GSAxBUF

-0.0GSAx

−40+4

Finishing luck

MTL finished above expected

MTL

+0.25G−xGBUF

-1.54G−xG

−40+4

All situations

MTL

BUF

Period:

Chances:

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Win probability

Team:

MTL

100.0% WP

0.0% WP

BUF

Scrub game time · 60:00

BUF 1-5 MTL

End of Game

60:00

4v5 · PP

MTL

100.0%

BUF

0.0%

Event impact

Unavailable for this event

MTL are on the power play at 4v5.

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Game flow pressure

Attacking pressure over time based on shots and chance quality.

MTL had the longest sustained stretch from 8:30 P2 to 7:10 P2, while MTL's best response came from 4:05 P3 to 3:00 P3.

BUF pressureMTL pressureGoalPower play

Scrub game time · 0:00 P3

0:00 P3≈ roughly even

BUF

Pressure

0.00

0 shots · 0.00 xG

MTL

Pressure

0.26

1 shot · 0.03 xG

High-danger chances: BUF 0 · MTL 0. Tap or drag across the chart, or use the time slider.

2.2xG0.9

2.0xG1.7

1.7xG1.6

MTL at BUF

Game ControlChance share: MTL 65.2%, BUF 34.8%Collapse

Shot qualityExplore shot locations and the quality of each scoring chance.Collapse

Game storyFollow win probability and attacking pressure as the game unfolds.Collapse

Win probability

Goaltender duelBoth starters on results, workload and the quality of shots they facedCollapse

PlayersTop game grade: Nick Suzuki (MTL), A+Collapse

LinesFive-on-five forward lines, defensive pairings, and matchupsExplore

Event timelineEvery goal, penalty and shot in orderExplore

Box scoreOfficial team, skater, and goalie stats.Explore

Game summary

Game flow pressure