NHL futures odds, predictions: Sabres battle Canadiens in second round of 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

CBS Sports SportsLine NHL analyst Scott Erskine has provided an analysis of a projected Eastern Conference second-round 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup between the Buffalo Sabres and the Montreal Canadiens. The futures odds and predictions piece examines how these two franchises might fare against each other in the postseason. The article is part of CBS Sports' ongoing NHL futures coverage looking ahead to the 2026 playoff bracket.