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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

Buffalo Sabres 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.

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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
Ciaran has been an editor for the DraftKings Network team since 2023. He graduated from the University of Arizona before attending Arizona State University for his master’s degree in sports journalism. Ciaran previously covered Phoenix Rising FC for Cronkite News before joining DraftKings. He is passionate about sports betting, and his biggest focus has always been on the NFL and soccer. You can find him on X at @Ciaran_Doyle7.
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