The Sabres will play the Canadiens on Tuesday, October 13th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 6:30 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2026-27 NHL regular season is off the ground for the Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens. Let's review some key performance data in time for the puck drop at center circle. Though it's still early, keep tabs on the following stats as the season progresses.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Buffalo Sabres have started the 2026-27 regular season with a 93.00 power ranking. The Montreal Canadiens currently posses a 93.67 power ranking as the season gets underway.
- Away Buffalo Sabres - The Buffalo Sabres have a 0-1-0 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the league so far for away team wins. The Buffalo Sabres currently rank 4th for away team losses.
- Home Montreal Canadiens - The Montreal Canadiens have begun 2026-27 regular season with a 1-2-0 record as a home team. That standing puts them 4th in the league for home team wins, while they also sit 2nd for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this early stage in the regular season, the Buffalo Sabres rank 11th (16), with the Montreal Canadiens ranking 12th (15) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - As for goals scored against each team, the Buffalo Sabres stand 5th (22), while the Montreal Canadiens rank 6th (19) so far in the NHL 2026-27 regular season.
- Team Records - The Buffalo Sabres have a 3-3-0 record, with the Montreal Canadiens owning a 2-2-1 record in the first weeks of the regular season.
Best Sabres at Canadiens Odds
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NHL Odds Example
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Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Buffalo Sabres | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0.500 | 9 | 4 | 24 | 30 | -6.0 | 3-2-0 | 1-1-1 | 0-1 | 4-3-1 | W1 |
| Montreal Canadiens | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0.429 | 7 | 1 | 23 | 27 | -4.0 | 2-2-0 | 1-1-1 | 2-0 | 3-3-1 | L1 |
Buffalo Sabres & Montreal Canadiens Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Buffalo Sabres Stanley Cup OddsNo Stanley Cup TM Buffalo Sabres YR: futures available
Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup OddsNo Stanley Cup TM Montreal Canadiens YR: futures available
Buffalo Sabres & Montreal Canadiens Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 at 6:30 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other October 13, 2026 NHL Games
- New Jersey Devils vs Detroit Red Wings - 10/13/26 6:00pm EDT
- Florida Panthers vs Columbus Blue Jackets - 10/13/26 6:15pm EDT
- Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes - 10/13/26 6:45pm EDT
- Seattle Kraken vs Philadelphia Flyers - 10/13/26 7:00pm EDT
- Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Rangers - 10/13/26 7:15pm EDT
- St. Louis Blues vs Ottawa Senators - 10/13/26 7:30pm EDT
- Vancouver Canucks vs New York Islanders - 10/13/26 7:45pm EDT
- Pittsburgh Penguins vs Chicago Blackhawks - 10/13/26 8:12pm EDT
- Minnesota Wild vs Winnipeg Jets - 10/13/26 8:15pm EDT
- Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars - 10/13/26 8:30pm EDT
- Vegas Golden Knights vs Nashville Predators - 10/13/26 8:45pm EDT
- Toronto Maple Leafs vs Utah Mammoth - 10/13/26 9:00pm EDT
- Calgary Flames vs Anaheim Ducks - 10/13/26 9:45pm EDT
- Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings - 10/13/26 10:30pm EDT
- Boston Bruins vs San Jose Sharks - 10/13/26 11:00pm EDT