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NHL player props: Canadiens center Nick Suzuki among best bets for Sunday's playoff games
TL;DR
Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki is a top betting pick for Sunday's playoff game against the Buffalo Sabres. The Canadiens aim to take a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference series after alternating wins and losses in their playoff run.
Key points
- Montreal Canadiens aim for a 2-1 series lead against Buffalo Sabres
- Nick Suzuki has a three-game goal-scoring streak
- Canadiens have alternated wins and losses in their playoff run
- Buffalo Sabres won all three road games against Boston Bruins
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The Montreal Canadiens have alternated wins and losses over their nine games since opening the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 4-3 overtime triumph over the Tampa Bay Lightning in their first-round series, making their streak the longest to begin a postseason in NHL history. The Buffalo Sabres will be doing their best to help the run continue on Sunday.
Montreal attempts to take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference second-round matchup when it hosts Buffalo for Game 3 at the Bell Centre. After suffering a 4-1 loss in the series opener, the Canadiens drew even with a 5-1 victory on Friday as Alex Newhook scored twice and Nick Suzuki extended his goal-scoring streak to three games.
The Sabres were superb on the road in their first-round series against the Boston Bruins, winning all three games that took place at TD Garden while allowing just one goal in each contest. The Canadiens went 1-2 at home in their matchup with the Lightning, with all three games being decided by one goals -- including two in overtime.
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In the Western Conference, the Vegas Golden Knights attempt to push Anaheim to the brink of elimination when they visit the Honda Center to take on the Ducks in Game 4 of their second-round showdown. Each team posted a 3-1 victory at T-Mobile Arena before the Golden Knights cruised past the Ducks 6-2 on Friday as Mitch Marner recorded a natural hat trick and also picked up an assist.
Q&A
What are the betting odds for Nick Suzuki in the playoffs?
Nick Suzuki is considered one of the best bets for the Canadiens' playoff games, particularly for scoring props.
How has Nick Suzuki performed in the playoffs so far?
Nick Suzuki has extended his goal-scoring streak to three games during the playoffs.
What is the current series status between the Canadiens and Sabres?
The Canadiens and Sabres are tied 1-1 in their Eastern Conference second-round playoff series.
What was the outcome of the Canadiens' last playoff game?
The Canadiens won their last playoff game against the Sabres 5-1, evening the series after a loss in the opener.
