The hopes of a quick second-round sweep evaporated rapidly on Friday night. The Buffalo Sabres lost Game 2 to the Montreal Canadiens by a decisive 5-1 margin at KeyBank Center. Consequently, this best-of-seven series is now tied at one game apiece as the action shifts north of the border. A Disastrous Start for Buffalo Montreal desperately needed a strong start following their opening-game defeat, and they certainly found it. Alex Newhook redirected a Lane Hutson shot past goaltender Alex Lyon just 96 seconds into the first period. This early marker immediately silenced the raucous home crowd. Furthermore, the Canadiens doubled their advantage less than three minutes later. Following a faceoff win against Ryan McLeod, Mike Matheson fired a point shot through heavy traffic. The puck found its way past a screened Lyon to make it 2-0 before the five-minute mark of the opening period. Missed Opportunities and a Brief Spark Buffalo struggled to find their defensive footing as the game...Read More

The Buffalo Sabres are back at KeyBank Center tonight with a chance to put a stranglehold on their series against the Montreal Canadiens. Following a solid 4-2 victory in the opening contest, Buffalo sits in the driver’s seat. However, the message from the locker room is clear: there is still another level to reach. Coming off a regular season where they secured first place in the Atlantic Division with 109 points, the Sabres are looking to build on their early momentum. A Date with Destiny Tonight is not just another playoff game; it carries significant historical weight for the Buffalo franchise. Currently, the Sabres have a chance to tie their longest-ever playoff winning streak against the Canadiens. A victory tonight would mark six straight post-season wins over Montreal, a feat last accomplished between 1975 and 1990. Furthermore, May 8 has historically been kind to the Blue and Gold. On this day in 1975, the team defeated Montreal to reach their...Read More