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Opening odds for Sabres vs. Canadiens 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff second-round series

Opening odds for Sabres vs. Canadiens 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff second-round series

NHL DraftKings Sportsbook Insights

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By: Ciaran Doyle

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.

Ciaran Doyle

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