Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, Picks & Odds | 12 May 2026

By Paul Boucher, Senior NHL Analyst | Published: 1 hour ago | 6 min read

Buffalo Sabres

Ice Hockey NHL Bell Centre Tue 12 May 19:00

Montreal Canadiens

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Team Stats
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Team News
Lineups
Injuries
Roster
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NHL Betting Preview: Sabres vs Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres square off against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, May 12.

Go Under 6.5 as Your Best Bet

The Sabres and opponents Canadiens might fail to surpass a total of 6.5 goals. We’re sweet on our Unders prediction and odds of -130 are available.

7 Wins in Last 10 H2H Clashes for Canadiens

Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens clashed two nights ago, with Habs enjoying a 6-2 victory at Bell Centre.

The Habs had 36 shots on goal, with Cole Caufield bagging 2 points, featuring 1 goal and 1 assist. Goalie Jakub Dobes made a total of 26 saves (.929). The Sabres recorded 28 shots on goal, with Rasmus Dahlin and Tage Thompson each scoring one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Habs winning seven times.

Starting Goalies

Alex Lyon (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	20-10-4	2.8	.906	3
23/24	21-18-4	3.05	.904	2

Jakub Dobes (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	29-10-4	2.8	.901	0

Buffalo Sabres – Last 10 Games

5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.0 goals from 28.7 shots on goal, with a 6.2% powerplay efficiency. The Sabres have given up 2.8 goals from 27.1 shots, averaging 5.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 89.3%.

Tage Thompson is the top points scorer with 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists, with Alex Tuch racking up 8 points, 5 goals and 3 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Alex Lyon have a 2.18 goal against average with a .921 save percentage.

Montreal Canadiens – Last 10 Games

The Habs have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 24.8 shots on goal, with a 12.7% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.2 goals from 26.9 shots, averaging 6.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.9%.

The top points scorer is Nick Suzuki with 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists, while Lane Hutson is next best after having 9 points, 2 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Jakub Dobes have a 2.13 GAA with a .918 SV%.

Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction & Picks

We bring you the complete Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens betting insight, including our top match prediction, correct score forecast, player prop advice and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

We think odds of -130 are really appealing when it comes to going under the total line. The two teams combined might struggle to keep the scoreboard ticking over in this NHL clash.

We only make our hockey predictions after confirming the latest team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant NHL stats also helps us build a complete picture.

Key Sabres vs Canadiens stats:

The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Sabres games.
The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Sabres games.
The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Canadiens games.
The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Canadiens games.

Under 6.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 56.5% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. This hockey wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Cole Caufield Under 2.5 Shots +125

Cole Caufield (Canadiens) has fallen short of the 2.5 shots on goal total in 8 of the past 10 games. We think that he will fail to cover the line and this Shots on Goal bet can be backed at +125.

Latest Cole Caufield Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 6.5

To Score Alex Tuch

Shots on Goal Cole Caufield Under 2.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Under 6.5 goals followed by Alex Tuch (Sabres) scoring and Cole Caufield (Canadiens) to have Over 2.5 shots.

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Correct Score Prediction

Sabres

4 - 1 Canadiens logo

Canadiens

The Sabres are available to back at +1500 to secure a 4-1 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

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2-1

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Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Latest Odds Suggest Canadiens Win

Montreal Canadiens have the shortest price to win this game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 57% probability due to their -133 Moneyline betting odds. Buffalo Sabres are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +112.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 6.5. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. The Over 6.5 selection is available to back at +106.

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Moneyline

3-Way Moneyline

Puck Line

Total Goals

Cole Caufield Favorite to Score the First Goal

Cole Caufield can be backed to light the lamp at anytime at +150. He is the favorite to score the first goal at odds of +950.

Player Goals

Cole Caufield (Canadiens)

Tage Thompson (Sabres)

Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)

Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)

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Player Assists

Lane Hutson (Canadiens)

Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)

Rasmus Dahlin (Sabres)

Tage Thompson (Sabres)

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Player Shots

Tage Thompson (Sabres)

Cole Caufield (Canadiens)

Josh Doan (Sabres)

Rasmus Dahlin (Sabres)

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Micro Betting

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Last 5 Games

Sabres

NHL Playoffs: 11/05 Sabres2 Canadiens 6
NHL Playoffs: 09/05 Canadiens5 Sabres 1
NHL Playoffs: 07/05 Canadiens2 Sabres 4
NHL Playoffs: 02/05 Sabres4 Bruins 1
NHL Playoffs: 29/04 Bruins2 Sabres 1

Canadiens

NHL Playoffs: 11/05 Sabres2 Canadiens 6
NHL Playoffs: 09/05 Canadiens5 Sabres 1
NHL Playoffs: 07/05 Canadiens2 Sabres 4
NHL Playoffs: 04/05 Canadiens2 Lightning 1
NHL Playoffs: 02/05 Lightning1 Canadiens 0

Head to Head

Buffalo vs Montreal

NHL: 11/05 2026 Sabres 2 Canadiens 6
NHL: 09/05 2026 Canadiens 5 Sabres 1
NHL: 07/05 2026 Canadiens 2 Sabres 4
NHL: 01/02 2026 Canadiens 4 Sabres 2
NHL: 23/01 2026 Sabres 4 Canadiens 2
NHL: 16/01 2026 Canadiens 3 Sabres 5
NHL: 21/10 2025 Sabres 2 Canadiens 4
NHL: 04/03 2025 Sabres 3 Canadiens 4
NHL: 02/03 2025 Canadiens 4 Sabres 2
NHL: 18/12 2024 Sabres 1 Canadiens 6

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Buffalo Sabres Stats

Montreal Canadiens Stats

Moneyline

5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.70 pts and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

Game Totals: An average of 5.10 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 4.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 2.20 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.4
Shots: 28.7
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 5.6
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 15.7
Blocks: 15.8
Faceoff Wins : 24.9
Hits: 31.2
Giveaways: 14.5
Takeaways: 4.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

Goals Powerplay: 0.2
Shots: 29.5
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 4.5
Empty Net Goals: 0.4
Penalty Minutes: 13.5
Blocks: 11.8
Faceoff Wins : 26.9
Hits: 21.4
Giveaways: 13.3
Takeaways: 4.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.8
Shots: 24.8
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 6.6
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 16.1
Blocks: 13.8
Faceoff Wins : 31.9
Hits: 37.4
Giveaways: 13.3
Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Home Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.5
Shots: 24.5
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 6.3
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 17.2
Blocks: 13.6
Faceoff Wins : 28.2
Hits: 31.4
Giveaways: 13.1
Takeaways: 3.8

Team News

Buffalo Sabres Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
72	Tage Thompson	9	20.01	3	6	9	0
89	Alex Tuch	9	20.84	4	3	7	2
91	Josh Doan	9	15.54	2	5	7	4

26	Rasmus Dahlin	9	23.5	2	4	6	1
19	Peyton Krebs	9	15.72	2	4	6	5
4	Bowen Byram	9	22.27	4	2	6	2
9	Zach Benson	9	15.87	3	3	6	3
25	Owen Power	9	20.27	0	4	4	3
22	Jack Quinn	9	16.21	0	3	3	-4
71	Ryan McLeod	9	17.28	1	2	3	-7
23	Mattias Samuelsson	9	21.11	2	1	3	2
86	Noah Oestlund	3	11.5	1	1	2	3
29	Beck Malenstyn	9	10.8	1	1	2	1
12	Jordan Greenway	9	11.82	1	1	2	1
48	Tyson Kozak	6	11.42	0	1	1	2
13	Josh Norris	6	16.42	1	0	1	1
17	Jason Zucker	9	14.79	0	1	1	-4
21	Conor Timmins	9	16.63	0	1	1	0
64	Logan Stanley	8	13.06	0	0	0	-2
44	Josh Dunne	2	7.9	0	0	0	1
	Sam Carrick	1	6.3	0	0	0	0
8	Michael Kesselring	1	4.4	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
34	Alex Lyon	8	2.18	0.921
1	Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen	2	4.19	0.825

Montreal Canadiens Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
14	Nick Suzuki	10	22.09	3	6	9	-4
48	Lane Hutson	10	25.98	2	7	9	3
76	Zachary Bolduc	10	11.5	2	4	6	6

13	Cole Caufield	10	18.36	2	4	6	-6
15	Alex Newhook	10	16.46	5	1	6	3
20	Juraj Slafkovsky	10	20.28	4	1	5	-6
85	Alexandre Texier	10	12.81	2	3	5	7
77	Kirby Dach	10	11.15	4	1	5	6
21	Kaiden Guhle	10	21.62	0	5	5	0
71	Jake Evans	10	15.77	0	4	4	5
17	Josh Anderson	10	15.59	2	2	4	4
93	Ivan Demidov	10	16.33	0	3	3	0
24	Phillip Danault	10	16.39	0	3	3	5
45	Alexandre Carrier	10	22.42	1	2	3	2
8	Mike Matheson	10	25.43	1	1	2	2
72	Arber Xhekaj	9	9.46	0	1	1	4
53	Noah Dobson	4	19.23	0	1	1	0
11	Brendan Gallagher	3	6.43	1	0	1	1
90	Joe Veleno	3	10.47	0	1	1	1
47	Jayden Struble	7	10.77	0	0	0	3
91	Oliver Kapanen	4	8.65	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
32	Jacob Fowler	-	-	-
75	Jakub Dobes	10	2.13	0.918

Injuries & Suspensions

Buffalo Sabres Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Justin Danforth

Injured

Noah Oestlund

Injured

Jiri Kulich

Unavailable

Montreal Canadiens Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Patrik Laine

Injured

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Buffalo Sabres Lineups

10 May NHL Playoffs

Sabres 2-6 Canadiens

Confirmed Lineups

08 May NHL Playoffs

Canadiens 5-1 Sabres

Confirmed Lineups

06 May NHL Playoffs

Canadiens 2-4 Sabres

Confirmed Lineups

01 May NHL Playoffs

Sabres 4-1 Bruins

Confirmed Lineups

28 Apr NHL Playoffs

Bruins 2-1 Sabres

Confirmed Lineups

26 Apr NHL Playoffs

Sabres 6-1 Bruins

Confirmed Lineups

23 Apr NHL Playoffs

Sabres 3-1 Bruins

Confirmed Lineups

21 Apr NHL Playoffs

Bruins 4-2 Sabres

Confirmed Lineups

19 Apr NHL Playoffs

Bruins 3-4 Sabres

Confirmed Lineups

15 Apr NHL

Stars 4-3 Sabres

Confirmed Lineups

Previous Montreal Canadiens Lineups

10 May NHL Playoffs

Sabres 2-6 Canadiens

Confirmed Lineups

08 May NHL Playoffs

Canadiens 5-1 Sabres

Confirmed Lineups

06 May NHL Playoffs

Canadiens 2-4 Sabres

Confirmed Lineups

03 May NHL Playoffs

Canadiens 2-1 Lightning

Confirmed Lineups

01 May NHL Playoffs

Lightning 1-0 Canadiens

Confirmed Lineups

29 Apr NHL Playoffs

Canadiens 3-2 Lightning

Confirmed Lineups

26 Apr NHL Playoffs

Lightning 3-2 Canadiens

Confirmed Lineups

24 Apr NHL Playoffs

Lightning 2-3 Canadiens

Confirmed Lineups

21 Apr NHL Playoffs

Canadiens 2-3 Lightning

Confirmed Lineups

19 Apr NHL Playoffs

Canadiens 4-3 Lightning

Confirmed Lineups

NHL Standings Select Season

Metropolitan	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Carolina	82	53	22	7	113	0.689	39	48	296	240	56	29-10-2	24-12-5	5-4	7-3	1W
2 Pittsburgh	82	41	25	16	98	0.598	34	38	293	268	25	20-13-8	21-12-8	3-10	5-5	3L
3 Philadelphia	82	43	27	12	98	0.598	27	33	250	243	7	20-13-8	23-14-4	10-4	7-3	3W
4 Washington	82	43	30	9	95	0.579	37	41	263	244	19	25-11-5	18-19-4	2-6	8-2	4W
5 Columbus	82	40	30	12	92	0.561	28	33	253	253	0	20-13-8	20-17-4	7-2	2-8	2L
6 NY Islanders	82	43	34	5	91	0.555	29	39	233	241	-8	22-17-2	21-17-3	4-5	3-7	3L
7 New Jersey	82	42	37	3	87	0.53	29	38	230	254	-24	21-17-3	21-20-0	4-1	5-5	1L
8 NY Rangers	82	34	39	9	77	0.47	25	31	238	250	-12	14-20-7	20-19-2	3-1	6-4	1W

East Atlantic	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Buffalo	82	50	23	9	109	0.665	42	45	288	241	47	26-10-5	24-13-4	5-1	6-4	1L
2 Tampa Bay	82	50	26	6	106	0.646	40	46	290	231	59	26-14-1	24-12-5	4-2	5-5	1L
3 Montreal	82	48	24	10	106	0.646	34	44	283	256	27	24-15-2	24-9-8	4-5	7-3	1L
4 Boston	82	45	27	10	100	0.61	33	41	272	250	22	29-11-1	16-16-9	4-3	5-5	2W
5 Ottawa	82	44	27	11	99	0.604	38	41	278	246	32	23-12-6	21-15-5	3-1	6-4	1W
6 Detroit	82	41	31	10	92	0.561	30	39	241	258	-17	21-16-4	20-15-6	2-4	2-8	3L
7 Florida	82	40	38	4	84	0.512	32	35	251	276	-25	23-15-3	17-23-1	5-2	5-5	3W
8 Toronto	82	32	36	14	78	0.476	23	31	253	299	-46	18-15-8	14-21-6	1-4	2-8	7L

East Central	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Colorado	81	54	16	11	119	0.735	47	50	300	203	97	25-9-6	29-7-5	4-6	6-4	2W
2 Dallas	82	50	20	12	112	0.683	38	44	279	226	53	26-11-4	24-9-8	6-4	7-3	5W
3 Minnesota	82	46	24	12	104	0.634	31	42	272	240	32	23-10-8	23-14-4	4-5	6-4	1W
4 Utah	82	43	33	6	92	0.561	33	43	268	240	28	22-16-3	21-17-3	0-0	6-4	1L
5 St Louis	82	37	33	12	86	0.524	33	36	231	258	-27	20-14-7	17-19-5	1-4	6-4	4W
6 Nashville	82	38	34	10	86	0.524	28	33	247	269	-22	21-17-3	17-17-7	5-2	4-6	2L
7 Winnipeg	82	35	35	12	82	0.5	28	33	231	260	-29	19-16-6	16-19-6	2-4	5-5	4L
8 Chicago	82	29	39	14	72	0.439	22	26	213	275	-62	14-19-8	15-20-6	3-5	2-8	1W

West Pacific	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Vegas	82	39	26	17	95	0.579	30	38	265	250	15	20-12-9	19-14-8	1-8	7-3	3W
2 Edmonton	82	41	30	11	93	0.567	32	41	282	269	13	22-14-5	19-16-6	0-4	6-4	1W
3 Anaheim	82	43	33	6	92	0.561	26	35	273	288	-15	24-13-4	19-20-2	8-0	2-8	1W
4 LA Kings	82	35	27	20	90	0.549	22	30	225	247	-22	15-17-9	20-10-11	5-9	6-4	2L
5 San Jose	82	39	35	8	86	0.524	27	37	251	292	-41	21-14-6	18-21-2	2-2	5-5	1W
6 Seattle	81	34	36	11	79	0.488	26	32	226	261	-35	19-17-5	15-19-6	2-6	2-8	2L
7 Calgary	82	34	39	9	77	0.47	27	30	212	259	-47	23-13-5	11-26-4	4-3	4-6	1W
8 Vancouver	82	25	49	8	58	0.354	15	19	216	316	-100	9-27-5	16-22-3	6-2	4-6	1L

Eastern	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Carolina	82	53	22	7	113	0.689	39	48	296	240	56	29-10-2	24-12-5	5-4	7-3	1W
2 Buffalo	82	50	23	9	109	0.665	42	45	288	241	47	26-10-5	24-13-4	5-1	6-4	1L
3 Tampa Bay	82	50	26	6	106	0.646	40	46	290	231	59	26-14-1	24-12-5	4-2	5-5	1L
4 Montreal	82	48	24	10	106	0.646	34	44	283	256	27	24-15-2	24-9-8	4-5	7-3	1L
5 Boston	82	45	27	10	100	0.61	33	41	272	250	22	29-11-1	16-16-9	4-3	5-5	2W
6 Ottawa	82	44	27	11	99	0.604	38	41	278	246	32	23-12-6	21-15-5	3-1	6-4	1W
7 Pittsburgh	82	41	25	16	98	0.598	34	38	293	268	25	20-13-8	21-12-8	3-10	5-5	3L
8 Philadelphia	82	43	27	12	98	0.598	27	33	250	243	7	20-13-8	23-14-4	10-4	7-3	3W
9 Washington	82	43	30	9	95	0.579	37	41	263	244	19	25-11-5	18-19-4	2-6	8-2	4W
10 Detroit	82	41	31	10	92	0.561	30	39	241	258	-17	21-16-4	20-15-6	2-4	2-8	3L
11 Columbus	82	40	30	12	92	0.561	28	33	253	253	0	20-13-8	20-17-4	7-2	2-8	2L
12 NY Islanders	82	43	34	5	91	0.555	29	39	233	241	-8	22-17-2	21-17-3	4-5	3-7	3L
13 New Jersey	82	42	37	3	87	0.53	29	38	230	254	-24	21-17-3	21-20-0	4-1	5-5	1L
14 Florida	82	40	38	4	84	0.512	32	35	251	276	-25	23-15-3	17-23-1	5-2	5-5	3W
15 Toronto	82	32	36	14	78	0.476	23	31	253	299	-46	18-15-8	14-21-6	1-4	2-8	7L
16 NY Rangers	82	34	39	9	77	0.47	25	31	238	250	-12	14-20-7	20-19-2	3-1	6-4	1W

Western	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Colorado	81	54	16	11	119	0.735	47	50	300	203	97	25-9-6	29-7-5	4-6	6-4	2W
2 Dallas	82	50	20	12	112	0.683	38	44	279	226	53	26-11-4	24-9-8	6-4	7-3	5W
3 Minnesota	82	46	24	12	104	0.634	31	42	272	240	32	23-10-8	23-14-4	4-5	6-4	1W
4 Vegas	82	39	26	17	95	0.579	30	38	265	250	15	20-12-9	19-14-8	1-8	7-3	3W
5 Edmonton	82	41	30	11	93	0.567	32	41	282	269	13	22-14-5	19-16-6	0-4	6-4	1W
6 Utah	82	43	33	6	92	0.561	33	43	268	240	28	22-16-3	21-17-3	0-0	6-4	1L
7 Anaheim	82	43	33	6	92	0.561	26	35	273	288	-15	24-13-4	19-20-2	8-0	2-8	1W
8 LA Kings	82	35	27	20	90	0.549	22	30	225	247	-22	15-17-9	20-10-11	5-9	6-4	2L
9 St Louis	82	37	33	12	86	0.524	33	36	231	258	-27	20-14-7	17-19-5	1-4	6-4	4W
10 Nashville	82	38	34	10	86	0.524	28	33	247	269	-22	21-17-3	17-17-7	5-2	4-6	2L
11 San Jose	82	39	35	8	86	0.524	27	37	251	292	-41	21-14-6	18-21-2	2-2	5-5	1W
12 Winnipeg	82	35	35	12	82	0.5	28	33	231	260	-29	19-16-6	16-19-6	2-4	5-5	4L
13 Seattle	81	34	36	11	79	0.488	26	32	226	261	-35	19-17-5	15-19-6	2-6	2-8	2L
14 Calgary	82	34	39	9	77	0.47	27	30	212	259	-47	23-13-5	11-26-4	4-3	4-6	1W
15 Chicago	82	29	39	14	72	0.439	22	26	213	275	-62	14-19-8	15-20-6	3-5	2-8	1W
16 Vancouver	82	25	49	8	58	0.354	15	19	216	316	-100	9-27-5	16-22-3	6-2	4-6	1L

	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Colorado	81	54	16	11	119	0.735	47	50	300	203	97	25-9-6	29-7-5	4-6	6-4	2W
2 Carolina	82	53	22	7	113	0.689	39	48	296	240	56	29-10-2	24-12-5	5-4	7-3	1W
3 Dallas	82	50	20	12	112	0.683	38	44	279	226	53	26-11-4	24-9-8	6-4	7-3	5W
4 Buffalo	82	50	23	9	109	0.665	42	45	288	241	47	26-10-5	24-13-4	5-1	6-4	1L
5 Tampa Bay	82	50	26	6	106	0.646	40	46	290	231	59	26-14-1	24-12-5	4-2	5-5	1L
6 Montreal	82	48	24	10	106	0.646	34	44	283	256	27	24-15-2	24-9-8	4-5	7-3	1L
7 Minnesota	82	46	24	12	104	0.634	31	42	272	240	32	23-10-8	23-14-4	4-5	6-4	1W
8 Boston	82	45	27	10	100	0.61	33	41	272	250	22	29-11-1	16-16-9	4-3	5-5	2W
9 Ottawa	82	44	27	11	99	0.604	38	41	278	246	32	23-12-6	21-15-5	3-1	6-4	1W
10 Pittsburgh	82	41	25	16	98	0.598	34	38	293	268	25	20-13-8	21-12-8	3-10	5-5	3L
11 Philadelphia	82	43	27	12	98	0.598	27	33	250	243	7	20-13-8	23-14-4	10-4	7-3	3W
12 Washington	82	43	30	9	95	0.579	37	41	263	244	19	25-11-5	18-19-4	2-6	8-2	4W
13 Vegas	82	39	26	17	95	0.579	30	38	265	250	15	20-12-9	19-14-8	1-8	7-3	3W
14 Edmonton	82	41	30	11	93	0.567	32	41	282	269	13	22-14-5	19-16-6	0-4	6-4	1W
15 Utah	82	43	33	6	92	0.561	33	43	268	240	28	22-16-3	21-17-3	0-0	6-4	1L
16 Detroit	82	41	31	10	92	0.561	30	39	241	258	-17	21-16-4	20-15-6	2-4	2-8	3L
17 Columbus	82	40	30	12	92	0.561	28	33	253	253	0	20-13-8	20-17-4	7-2	2-8	2L
18 Anaheim	82	43	33	6	92	0.561	26	35	273	288	-15	24-13-4	19-20-2	8-0	2-8	1W
19 NY Islanders	82	43	34	5	91	0.555	29	39	233	241	-8	22-17-2	21-17-3	4-5	3-7	3L
20 LA Kings	82	35	27	20	90	0.549	22	30	225	247	-22	15-17-9	20-10-11	5-9	6-4	2L
21 New Jersey	82	42	37	3	87	0.53	29	38	230	254	-24	21-17-3	21-20-0	4-1	5-5	1L
22 St Louis	82	37	33	12	86	0.524	33	36	231	258	-27	20-14-7	17-19-5	1-4	6-4	4W
23 Nashville	82	38	34	10	86	0.524	28	33	247	269	-22	21-17-3	17-17-7	5-2	4-6	2L
24 San Jose	82	39	35	8	86	0.524	27	37	251	292	-41	21-14-6	18-21-2	2-2	5-5	1W
25 Florida	82	40	38	4	84	0.512	32	35	251	276	-25	23-15-3	17-23-1	5-2	5-5	3W
26 Winnipeg	82	35	35	12	82	0.5	28	33	231	260	-29	19-16-6	16-19-6	2-4	5-5	4L
27 Seattle	81	34	36	11	79	0.488	26	32	226	261	-35	19-17-5	15-19-6	2-6	2-8	2L
28 Toronto	82	32	36	14	78	0.476	23	31	253	299	-46	18-15-8	14-21-6	1-4	2-8	7L
29 Calgary	82	34	39	9	77	0.47	27	30	212	259	-47	23-13-5	11-26-4	4-3	4-6	1W
30 NY Rangers	82	34	39	9	77	0.47	25	31	238	250	-12	14-20-7	20-19-2	3-1	6-4	1W
31 Chicago	82	29	39	14	72	0.439	22	26	213	275	-62	14-19-8	15-20-6	3-5	2-8	1W
32 Vancouver	82	25	49	8	58	0.354	15	19	216	316	-100	9-27-5	16-22-3	6-2	4-6	1L

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