The Montreal Canadiens are aiming to even the score in the second-round series against the Buffalo Sabres as they face off tonight at the KeyBank Center. After a 4-2 loss in the series opener on Wednesday, the Canadiens find themselves trailing for the first time in the NHL playoffs this season.
In their previous round against Tampa, Montreal claimed victory in the first game, leading to a back-and-forth battle that went the distance, resulting in a tight seven-game triumph for the Canadiens. The Sabres, making their first playoff appearance since 2011, showcased a different style in their win on Wednesday, relying on skillful puck movement rather than sheer physicality.
Despite Montreal’s standout forward Cole Caufield struggling to make an impact with just 51 goals in the playoffs, he will be eager to turn things around in Game 2. The series will shift to Montreal’s Bell Centre for Game 3 on Sunday.
