The playoff rollercoaster is in full swing, and the Buffalo Sabres are currently buckled in for the steep drop. After a high-energy victory to open the second round, Friday’s 5-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens served as a cold reminder of how quickly momentum shifts in May. The series is now a best-of-five as the scene shifts to the intimidating atmosphere of the Bell Centre. Before the team boarded their flight to Quebec on Saturday, they took to the ice at KeyBank Center to flush away the frustrations of Game 2. The focus was simple: stop the sloppy puck management and regain the emotional middle ground. Managing the Postseason Mental Game The swings in a seven-game series can be exhausting. Defenseman Bowen Byram recently pointed out that a Game 1 win makes a sweep feel inevitable, while a Game 2 loss makes a quick exit feel certain. It is a stressful cycle, and the Sabres are living it right now....Read More