SportsLine model predicts over 5.5 goals in Sabres vs Canadiens Game 1
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Updated · CBS Sports · May 6
SportsLine model predicts over 5.5 goals in Sabres vs Canadiens Game 1
9 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · May 6
The second-round opener starts Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, with the Sabres listed as -136 favourites after 10,000 simulations.
The model projects 5.9 combined goals, citing eight straight meetings with at least six goals and average contributions led by Cole Caufield and Tage Thompson.
Buffalo reached round two after beating Boston in six for its first series win since 2007, while Montreal advanced by eliminating Tampa in seven.
Can Buffalo's Cinderella run survive against Montreal's potent offense and historic playoff pedigree?
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