Cole Caufield netted his second goal in the playoffs and contributed an assist as the Montreal Canadiens triumphed over the Buffalo Sabres with a commanding 6-2 victory in Game 3 on Sunday night, seizing a 2-1 lead in their playoff series. Alex Newhook notched two goals, one being an empty-netter, while Zachary Bolduc, Juraj Slafkovsky, and Kirby Dach also found the back of the net for Montreal, the lone Canadian team in the playoffs. Lane Hutson and Jake Evans each provided two assists, and Jakub Dobeš made 26 saves as the Canadiens secured back-to-back wins for the first time in this postseason.
The Montreal fans erupted into chants of “Do-by! Do-by!” in appreciation of the rookie goaltender, who received multiple ovations during the game. Dobeš expressed gratitude for the support, emphasizing his commitment to the team and the fans. Buffalo’s Tage Thompson and Rasmus Dahlin responded with a goal and an assist each, but it wasn’t enough as Montreal emerged victorious. The series now stands at 2-1 in favor of the Canadiens, with Game 4 scheduled to take place at the Bell Centre on Tuesday night.
