The Montreal Canadiens finally went against the grain by following a victory with another victory in the 2026 NHL Playoffs, and it was another dominant one against the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday. They are looking to take a commanding 3-1 lead when they visit Buffalo to face the Sabres in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals series on Tuesday.

Montreal netminder Jakub Dobes takes the spotlight in our free Sabres vs. Canadiens predictions, odds, and NHL picks for Game 4 on Tuesday, May 12.

The Anaheim Ducks face the Vegas Golden Knights in a crucial Game 5 with the series tied 2-2. The pick is under 6.5 goals in a pivotal matchup.

The Montreal Canadiens have a big opportunity Sunday night for the first of back-to-back games on their home ice and a chance to take command of their NHL Playoffs series with the Buffalo Sabres.

Leo Carlsson has not been getting rewarded for his great play of late, but our Ducks vs. Golden Knights predictions expect that to change tonight. Free NHL picks for Game 5 on Tuesday, May 12.

By AARON BEARD The Carolina Hurricanes have secured their long-sought shot at breaking through a familiar roadblock in the Eastern Conference final. Now the Hurricanes — the only undefeated team left in the NHL playoffs —

The Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres have traded victories in the first two games of the Eastern Conference semifinals, and one team will get the upper hand in their Stanley Cup Playoffs series in Sunday's Game 3 at Bell Centre.

The 19 minutes the Wild went without a shot didn’t tip off coach John Hynes. Neither did the third-period sag after Nico Sturm’s tying goal. Or the too-little, too-late rally that crumbled when the Avalanche buried two empty-netters.