Updated 11h ago
PLAYOFFS
Montréal Canadiens
Buffalo Sabres
Dobes06:00 PMTNTLyon
40.9%
59.1%
+122
+1%0.1u
-142
Jakub Dobes+15.4
(29-10-4) | .901 | 2.78
vs BUF: 3-0-0|.937|2.00
+12.5Alex Lyon
(20-10-4) | .907 | 2.77
vs MTL: 4-4-0|.885|3.12
xOdds+144
Odds+122
22% GAS
4-1-2 (L7)H2H 2-2ROAD
xOdds-144
Odds-142
32% GAS
#4 PK4-1-2 (L7)H2H 2-2
MORE ODDS
TOTAL-1226.0+102
PUCKLINE-220±1.5+180
1ST PER+1001P-130
3-WAY+180+305+113
Picked Win
6460%
Picked Lose
2820%
Picked Win
7370%
Picked Lose
2820%
Last 5 Games
May/3
@
TBL
W
2-1
May/1
vs
TBL
O
0-1
Apr/29
@
TBL
W
3-2
Apr/26
vs
TBL
L
2-3
Apr/24
vs
TBL
W
3-2
Starting Lineup
Dobes+0.11
LW
C
RW
Caufield
Suzuki
Slafkovsky
Newhook
Evans
Demidov
Texier
Danault
Anderson
Bolduc
Veleno
Dach
LD
RD
Matheson
Carrier
Hutson
Guhle
Xhekaj
Dobson
Goalies
Dobes
+0.11 GSAx|.901 SV%|2.78 GAA
Montembeault
|.872 SV%|3.43 GAA
Out / IR
Laine
Player News23
Jayden Struble:Struble is expected to be a healthy scratch for Game 1 vs. Buffalo.
Arber Xhekaj:Xhekaj is expected to draw back into Montreal’s lineup for Game 1 vs. Buffalo.
Brendan Gallagher:Gallagher is expected to be a healthy scratch for Game 1 vs. Buffalo.
Joe Veleno:Veleno is expected to make his playoff debut in Game 1 vs. Buffalo.
Gallagher, Caufield, Anderson, Matheson, Demidov, Newhook, Danault, Carrier, Struble, Suzuki, Texier, Bolduc, Hutson, Xhekaj, Dobson, Evans, Guhle, Dach:Canadiens warmup lines ahead of Game 7 Caufield-Suzuki-Slafkovský Gallagher-Newhook-Demidov Evans-Danault-Anderson Bolduc-Dach-Texier Matheson-Carrier Guhle-Hutson Struble-Dobson Dobeš Fowler Xhekaj did not take part in line rushes.
Arber Xhekaj:Xhekaj is expected to be a healthy scratch in Game 7.
Noah Dobson:Dobson (upper body) is expected to play in Game 7.
Team Update:MONTREAL 🆚 TAMPA BAY 🏒 Round 1, Game 7 — Starting Goalies: DOBES vs. VASILEVSKIY 🎙️ w/ Carter Hutton @CarterHutton4 | 📅 May 3 Presented by @bet365ca — Code: NATION #StartingGoalies #NHL #Hockey #StanleyCup #SportsBetting #Bet365 #GoHabsGo #GoBolts
Noah Dobson:Dobson (upper body) will participate in warmups and be a game-time decision for Game 7.
Louis, Dobson:Martin St. Louis says Noah Dobson will take pre game warmup tonight and will be a game time decision.
Slafkovsky, Gallagher, Caufield, Anderson, Matheson, Demidov, Newhook, Danault, Carrier, Struble, Suzuki, Bolduc, Texier, Hutson, Xhekaj, Evans, Guhle, Dach:Canadiens Game 6 warmup lines and pairings: Caufield-Suzuki-Anderson Slafkovsky-Evans-Demidov Bolduc-Dach-Texier Newhook-Danault-Gallagher Matheson-Carrier Guhle-Hutson Struble-Xhekaj Dobes Fowler
Slafkovsky, Caufield, Anderson, Matheson, Newhook, Demidov, Danault, Carrier, Struble, Suzuki, Texier, Bolduc, Hutson, Xhekaj, Evans, Guhle, Dach:Canadiens Game 5 warmup lines and pairings: Caufield-Suzuki-Slafkovsky Newhook-Evans-Demidov Bolduc-Dach-Texier Gallagher-Danault-Anderson Matheson-Carrier Guhle-Hutson Struble-Xhekaj Dobes Fowler
Slafkovsky, Gallagher, Caufield, Anderson, Matheson, Newhook, Demidov, Danault, Carrier, Struble, Suzuki, Bolduc, Texier, Hutson, Xhekaj, Evans, Guhle, Dach:Canadiens Game 5 warmup lines and pairings: Caufield-Suzuki-Slafkovsky Newhook-Evans-Demidov Bolduc-Dach-Texier Gallagher-Danault-Anderson Matheson-Carrier Guhle-Hutson Struble-Xhekaj Dobes Fowler
Paul:Nick Paul (undisclosed) will not play in Game 5 against the Canadiens. https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/players/news/nick-paul/2357/page1
Team Update:Sounds like Brendan Gallagher will make his 2025-26 playoff debut in Game 5 in TBL. #GoHabsGo
Oliver Kapanen:Kapanen appears to be a healthy scratch for Game 5 in Tampa Bay.
Brendan Gallagher:Gallagher is expected to draw back into Montreal's lineup for Game 5 in Tampa Bay.
Team Update:🥅: Jakub Dobes (MTL) ✅ will start Game 4 in Montreal. 2-1 | 2.45 GAA | .892 SV% this postseason.
Team Update:TAMPA BAY 🆚 MONTREAL 🏒 Round 1, Game 4 — Starting Goalies: VASILEVSKIY vs. DOBES 🎙️ w/ Carter Hutton @CarterHutton4| 📅 April 26 Presented by @bet365ca — Code: NATION #StartingGoalies #NHL #Hockey #StanleyCup #SportsBetting #Bet365 #GoBolts #GoHabsGo
Slafkovsky, Caufield, Anderson, Matheson, Newhook, Demidov, Kapanen, Danault, Carrier, Struble, Suzuki, Texier, Bolduc, Hutson, Xhekaj, Evans, Guhle, Dach:Canadiens Game 3 warmup lines and pairings: Caufield-Suzuki-Slafkovsky Newhook-Kapanen-Demidov Texier-Dach-Bolduc Evans-Danault-Anderson Matheson-Carrier Guhle-Hutson Struble-Xhekaj Dobes Fowler
Team Update:Andrei Vasilevskiy will start Game 3 in Montreal. https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/players/news/andrei-vasilevskiy/2413
Team Update:Andrei Vasilevskiy will start Game 2 against the Canadiens. https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/players/news/andrei-vasilevskiy/2413
Slafkovsky, Anderson, Caufield, Matheson, Newhook, Demidov, Kapanen, Danault, Carrier, Struble, Suzuki, Texier, Bolduc, Hutson, Xhekaj, Evans, Guhle, Dach:Canadiens Game 1 warmup lines and pairings: Caufield-Suzuki-Slafkovsky Texier-Newhook-Demidov Bolduc-Kapanen-Dach Evans-Danault-Anderson Matheson-Carrier Guhle-Hutson Struble-Xhekaj Dobes Fowler
Last 5 Games
May/1
@
BOS
W
4-1
Apr/28
vs
BOS
O
1-2
Apr/26
@
BOS
W
6-1
Apr/23
@
BOS
W
3-1
Apr/21vs
BOS
L
2-4
Starting Lineup
Lyon-0.01
LW
C
RW
Krebs
Thompson
Tuch
Zucker
McLeod
Quinn
Benson
Norris
Doan
Greenway
Kozak
Malenstyn
LD
RD
Dahlin
Samuelsson
Byram
Power
Stanley
Timmins
Goalies
Lyon
-0.01 GSAx|.907 SV%|2.77 GAA
Luukkonen
|.910 SV%|2.52 GAA
Out / IR
Ostlund
Kulich
Carrick
Danforth
Ellis
Player News38
Sam Carrick:Carrick (left arm) will not play in Game 1 against the Canadiens.
Sam Carrick:Carrick (left arm) is a possibility to return for Game 1 vs. Montreal.
Michael Kesselring:Kesselring will be a healthy scratch for Game 1 vs. Montreal.
Logan Stanley:Stanley (Illness) will rejoin Buffalo’s lineup for Game 1 vs. Montreal.
Sam Carrick:Carrick (left arm) could return to Buffalo's practice on Tuesday.
Noah Ostlund:Ostlund (lower body) is expected to miss the entire second round of the playoffs.
Sam Carrick:Carrick (left arm) is expected to miss the entire second round of the playoffs.
Ostlund, Carrick:Noah Ostlund and Sam Carrick are both expected to miss Round 2 due to injury, per coach Lindy Ruff. More injury updates → http://bufsabres.co/4d0LCSx
McAvoy, Benson:Charlie McAvoy has been offered an in-person hearing with @NHLPlayerSafety for slashing Zach Benson, which means he could be suspended six or more games to start the 2026-27 season.
Stanley:Logan Stanley (illness) is officially listed as a scratch. Michael Kesselring makes his series debut.
Kesselring, Stanley:Logan Stanley (illness) is officially listed as a scratch. Michael Kesselring makes his series debut.
Logan Stanley:Stanley (illness) is not expected to play in Game 6.
Michael Kesselring:Kesselring is expected to draw into the Sabres lineup for Game 6.
Samuelsson, Malenstyn, Thompson, Greenway, Timmins, Zucker, McLeod, Benson, Dahlin, Norris, Krebs, Quinn, Kozak, Byram, Power, Tuch, Doan:Sabres vs. Bruins: Krebs-Thompson-Tuch Zucker-McLeod-Quinn Benson-Norris-Doan Greenway-Kozak-Malenstyn Dahlin-Samuelsson Byram-Power Kesselring-Timmins Lyon Luukkonen
Samuelsson, Kesselring, Malenstyn, Thompson, Greenway, Timmins, Zucker, McLeod, Benson, Norris, Dahlin, Krebs, Quinn, Kozak, Power, Byram, Tuch, Doan:Sabres vs. Bruins: Krebs-Thompson-Tuch Zucker-McLeod-Quinn Benson-Norris-Doan Greenway-Kozak-Malenstyn Dahlin-Samuelsson Byram-Power Kesselring-Timmins Lyon Luukkonen
Logan Stanley:Stanley (illness) will be a game-time decision for Game 6.
Josh Norris:Norris (undisclosed) is expected to be back in the Sabres lineup for Game 6.
Logan Stanley:Stanley (illness) missed practice on Thursday.
Stanley:Lindy Ruff said Logan Stanley missed practice because of illness. Status for tomorrow to be determined. He’s feeling better today than he did yesterday.
Noah Ostlund:Ostlund (lower-body) is not expected to be available for the remainder of Buffalo's first round series.
Noah Ostlund:Ostlund (lower-body) will not return to Game 5 against the Bruins.
Team Update:Jeremy Swayman will start Game 5 in Buffalo. https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/players/news/jeremy-swayman/28098/page1
Josh Norris:Norris (undisclosed) is expected to remain out vs. Boston for Game 5.
Tyson Kozak:Kozak (undisclosed) is expected to play in Game 5 vs. Boston after taking part in morning skate.
Jason Zucker:Zucker (undisclosed) is expected to play in Game 5 vs. Boston.
Jason Zucker:Zucker (undisclosed) is probable for Game 5 vs. Boston but is still being evaluated.
Tyson Kozak:Kozak (undisclosed) is probable for Game 5 vs. Boston but is still being evaluated.
Josh Norris:Norris (undisclosed) is a possibility to return for Game 5 vs. Boston on Tuesday.
Zucker, Kozak, Norris:#Sabrehood had 3 roster updates ahead of Game 5 on Tuesday: Probable (but still being evaluated) ✔️ Jason Zucker (undisclosed) ✔️Tyson Kozak (undisclosed) ⚠️Josh Norris (undisclosed) is a possibility.
Zadorov, Dahlin:Boston’s Nikita Zadorov has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for cross-checking Buffalo’s Rasmus Dahlin.
Norris:Lindy Ruff said Josh Norris is still day-to-day. No further update than that.
Josh Norris:Norris (undisclosed) is day-to-day and will not play in Game 3.
Noah Ostlund:Ostlund (upper body) is expected to play in Game 3.
Josh Dunne:Dunne is expected to be a healthy scratch for Game 3 vs. Boston.
Tyson Kozak:Kozak is expected to draw back into Buffalo's lineup for Game 3 vs. Boston.
Noah Ostlund:Ostlund (upper-body) is a possibility for Game 3 vs. Boston on Thursday.
Samuelsson, Malenstyn, Thompson, Greenway, Timmins, Stanley, Zucker, McLeod, Benson, Norris, Dahlin, Krebs, Quinn, Dunne, Byram, Power, Tuch, Doan, Lyon:Sabres lines in warmups for Game 1: Krebs-Thompson-Tuch Zucker-McLeod-Quinn Benson-Norris-Doan Greenway-Dunne-Malenstyn Dahlin-Samuelsson Byram-Power Stanley-Timmins Luukkonen Lyon
Team Update:BOSTON 🆚 BUFFALO 🏒 Game 1 — Starting Goalies: SWAYMAN vs. LUUKKONEN 🎙️ w/ Carter Hutton | 📅 April 19 Presented by @bet365ca — Code: NATION #StartingGoalies #NHL #Hockey #StanleyCup #SportsBetting #Bet365 #NHLBruins #Sabres
Anaheim Ducks
Vegas Golden Knights
Dostal08:30 PMTNTHart
46.1%
53.9%
+133
+7%0.3u
-155
Lukas Dostal(9.2)
(30-20-4) | .888 | 3.10
vs VGK: 3-3-0|.916|2.50
+1.0Carter Hart
(11-3-3) | .891 | 2.71
vs ANA: 3-1-0|.949|1.75
xOdds+117
Odds+133
6% GAS
4-3-0 (L7)H2H 3-1
xOdds-117
Odds-155
18% GAS
5-2-0 (L7)H2H 1-1-2HOME
MORE ODDS
TOTAL-1176.5-103
PUCKLINE-180±1.5+155
1ST PER+1151P-150
3-WAY+195+320+101
Picked Win
4640%
Picked Lose
6460%
Picked Win
7370%
Picked Lose
7370%
Last 5 Games
May/4
@
VGK
L
1-3
Apr/30
vs
EDM
W
5-2
Apr/28
@
EDM
L
1-4
Apr/26
vs
EDM
W
4-3
Apr/24
vs
EDM
W
7-4
Starting Lineup
Dostal-0.20
LW
C
RW
Kreider
Carlsson
Terry
Killorn
Granlund
Sennecke
McTavish
Poehling
Gauthier
Viel
Washe
Moore
LD
RD
Lacombe
Trouba
Mintyukov
Carlson
Hinds
Helleson
Goalies
Dostal
-0.20 GSAx|.888 SV%|3.10 GAA
Husso
|.884 SV%|3.25 GAA
Out / IR
Gudas
Harkins
Mrazek
Player News25
Radko Gudas:Gudas (lower-body) is skating but not expected to return for Game 2 on Wednesday.
Gudas:Joel Quenneville on Radko Gudas (lower-body): “He's skating right now. We think that he should be ready to play at some point in the series.” “I'm gonna say no for tomorrow.” @SportingTrib | #FlyTogether
Radko Gudas:Gudas (undisclosed) will not play in Game 1 in Vegas.
Team Update:Carter Hart will start Game 1 against the Ducks. https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/players/news/carter-hart/3874/page1
Radko Gudas:Gudas (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Game 1 vs. Vegas.
Dickinson:Jason Dickinson (undisclosed) took full part in warmups and is expected to play in Game 5 against the Ducks. https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/players/news/jason-dickinson/2160
Team Update:🥅: Tristan Jarry (EDM) ✅ will start Game 4 in Anaheim. 9-6-2 | 3.86 GAA | .857 SV% in 19 regular season appearances with Edmonton.
Team Update:🥅: Lukas Dostal (ANA) ✅ will start Game 4 in Anaheim. 2-1 | 4.05 GAA | .874 SV% this postseason.
Dickinson:Jason Dickinson (undisclosed) will not play in Game 3 in Anaheim. https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/players/news/jason-dickinson/2160
Team Update:Connor Ingram will start Game 3 in Anaheim. https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/players/news/connor-ingram/4523/page1
Radko Gudas:Gudas (undisclosed) will remain out for Game 3 vs. Edmonton.
Dickinson:Jason Dickinson (undisclosed) will not play in Game 2 against the Ducks. https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/players/news/jason-dickinson/2160
Team Update:🥅: Connor Ingram (EDM) ✅ will start Game 2 vs. Anaheim. 16-10-3 | 2.60 GAA | .898 SV% | 2 SO during the regular season. https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/players/news/connor-ingram/4523/page1
Gudas:#FlyTogether lineup changes for Game 2 vs. EDM: IN ▲ Drew Helleson OUT ▽ Radko Gudas (undisclosed)
Drew Helleson:Helleson will make his playoff debut and draw back into Anaheim's lineup for Game 2 vs. Edmonton.
Radko Gudas:Gudas (undisclosed) is out for Game 2 vs. Edmonton and considered day-to-day.
Ethan Procyszyn:Anaheim has signed Ethan Procyszyn to a three-year, entry-level contract starting in the 2026-27 season.
Dickinson:Jason Dickinson (lower-body) will play in Game 1 against the Ducks. https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/players/news/jason-dickinson/2160
Draisaitl:Leon Draisaitl (lower-body) was activated off injured reserve and will play against the Ducks in Game 1. https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/players/news/leon-draisaitl/2365
Roger McQueen:The Ducks signed Roger McQueen to a three-year, entry-level contract starting in 2026-27.
Tristan Luneau:The Ducks have reassigned Tristan Luneau to San Diego (AHL).
Drew Helleson:Helleson is a healthy scratch on Thursday.
Tristan Luneau:Luneau will draw into the Ducks lineup on Thursday.
Frank Vatrano:Vatrano is a healthy scratch on Thursday.
Chris Kreider:Kreider (illness) will play in Nashville on Thursday.
Last 5 Games
May/4
vs
ANA
W
3-1
May/1
@
UTA
W
5-1
Apr/29
vs
UTA
W
5-4
Apr/27
@
UTA
W
5-4
Apr/24
@
UTA
L
2-4
Starting Lineup
Hart-0.04
LW
C
RW
Barbashev
Eichel
Dorofeyev
Howden
Marner
Stone
Hertl
Karlsson
Kolesar
Smith
Dowd
Sissons
LD
RD
McNabb
Theodore
Hanifin
Andersson
Hutton
Korczak
Goalies
Hart
-0.04 GSAx|.891 SV%|2.71 GAA
Schmid
|.893 SV%|2.59 GAA
Out / IR
Lauzon
Holtz
Player News26
Team Update:ANA line rushes from warmups vs VGK: Kreider-Carlsson-Trrry Killorn-Granlund-Sennecke McTavish-Poehling-Gauthier Viel-Washe-Moore LaCombe-Trouba Mintyukov-Carlson Hinds-Helleson Dostal #FlyTogether
Team Update:Lukas Dostal will start Game 1 in Vegas. https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/players/news/lukas-dostal/29143/page1
Reilly Smith:Smith is expected to be a healthy scratch for Game 1 vs. Anaheim.
Jeremy Lauzon:Lauzon (upper-body) is out for Game 1 vs. Anaheim on Monday.
William Karlsson:Karlsson (lower-body) will return to Vegas' lineup for Game 1 vs. Anaheim.
Dylan Coghlan:Coghlan has been recalled from Henderson (AHL).
Team Update:🥅: Karel Vejmelka (UTA) ✅ will start Game 6 vs. VGK. 2-3-0 | 2.98 GAA | .897 SV% | 0 SO
Hayton:Barrett Hayton (upper-body) is listed as active on the official roster report for Game 5 against the Golden Knights. https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/players/news/barrett-hayton/4796/page1
Team Update:Karel Vejmelka will start Game 5 in Vegas. https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/players/news/karel-vejmelka/26614
Team Update:🥅: Karel Vejmelka (UTA) 🅿️ is expected to start Game 5 in Vegas. 2-2-0 | 2.80 GAA | .899 SV% in the playoffs. https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/players/news/karel-vejmelka/26614
Team Update:🥅: Carter Hart (VGK) ✅ will start Game 5 vs. UTA. 2-2-0 | 3.08 GAA | .886 SV% | 0 SO In the playoffs.
Team Update:Karel Vejmelka will start Game 4 against the Golden Knights. https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/players/news/karel-vejmelka/26614
Team Update:🥅: Carter Hart (VGK) ✅ will start Game 4 in UTA. 1-2-0 | 3.10 GAA | .892 SV% in the playoffs.
Braeden Bowman:Bowman has been recalled from Henderson (AHL).
Trevor Connelly:Connelly has been recalled from Henderson (AHL).
Barbashev, Dorofeyev, Andersson, Theodore, Kolesar, Sissons, Hanifin, Eichel, Howden, Marner, McNabb, Lauzon, Stone, Smith, Hertl, Dowd:VGK lines for Game 3 vs UTA Barbashev-Eichel-Stone Howden-Marner-Dorofeyev Smith-Hertl-Kolesar C.Smith-Dowd-Sissons McNabb-Theodore Hanifin-Andersson Lauzon-Korczak Hart
Team Update:Karel Vejmelka will start Game 3 against the Golden Knights. https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/players/news/karel-vejmelka/26614
Team Update:🥅: Carter Hart (VGK) 🅿️ is expected to start Game 3 in UTA. 1-1-0 | 2.56 GAA | .935 SV% | 0 SO
Team Update:Karel Vejmelka will start Game 2 in Vegas. https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/players/news/karel-vejmelka/26614
Team Update:UTAH 🆚 VEGAS 🏒 Round 1, Game 2 — Starting Goalies: VEJMELKA vs. HART 🎙️ w/ Carter Hutton @CarterHutton4 | 📅 April 21 Presented by @bet365ca — Code: NATION #StartingGoalies #NHL #Hockey #StanleyCup #SportsBetting #Bet365 #VegasBorn #UtahHockey
Team Update:🥅: Karel Vejmelka (UTA) 🅿️ is expected to start Game 2 in Vegas. 38-19-3 | 2.76 GAA | .895 SV% | 2 SO
Team Update:🥅: Carter Hart (VGK) 🅿️ is expected to start Game 2 vs. UTA. 11-3-3 | 2.71 GAA | .890 SV% during the regular season
Barbashev, Dorofeyev, Andersson, Theodore, Kolesar, Sissons, Hanifin, Korczak, Marner, Eichel, Howden, McNabb, Lauzon, Stone, Smith, Hertl, Dowd:VGK lines for Game 1 vs UTA Marner-Eichel-Stone Barbashev-Howden-Dorofeyev R.Smith-Hertl-Kolesar C.Smith-Dowd-Sissons Hanifin-Andersson McNabb-Theodore Lauzon-Korczak Hart Hill
Team Update:🥅: Karel Vejmelka (UTA) ✅ will start Game 1 in VGK on Sunday. 28-19-3 | 2.76 GAA | .895 SV% | 2 SO during regular season.
William Karlsson:Karlsson (lower-body) will not be available to start Round 1 but continues to progress.
Team Update:We have (some) of the opening round Playoff Schedule: SAT (04/18): 3:00 PM EST - OTT @ CAR 5:30 PM EST - MIN @ DAL 8:00 PM EST - PHI @ PIT SUN (04/19): *All times TBD - Western WC #2 @ COL - MTL @ TBL - BOS @ BUF - UTA @ VGK MON (04/20): - Pacific #3 @ Pacific #2