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Canadiens Take 2-1 Series Lead Into Game 4 Against the Sabres

  • On Sunday night, the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 at the Bell Centre, taking a 2-1 lead in their second-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series.
  • Following a 4-2 loss and a 5-1 win in Buffalo, the teams arrived in Montreal with the series tied at one game apiece.
  • Cole Caufield scored his second playoff goal and added an assist, while Alex Newhook netted two goals; Jakub Dobes made 26 saves with Lane Hutson and Jake Evans each providing two assists.
  • With this win, Montreal secured consecutive victories for the first time in this season's playoffs, setting up Game 4 on Tuesday night at the Bell Centre.
  • Buffalo's Tage Thompson and Rasmus Dahlin each recorded a goal and an assist in the Sabres' first road loss of the postseason.
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After spending half the season on the sidelines, they have important roles in the Canadian's success.

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The Canadian affirmed his authority in the series by beating the Sabres 6-2. He had shown calm and confidence; he added panache and bravade on Sunday.

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Canadiens take 2-1 series lead into game 4 against the Sabres

The Montreal Canadiens host the Buffalo Sabres in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-1 lead in the series.

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Sabres point to lack of discipline, consistency in back-to-back losses to Canadiens

MONTREAL - Before their second-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens started, Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff cautioned his players — and anyone else willing to listen

·Toronto, Canada
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Spectrum Local News broke the news in United States on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
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