Canadiens Look to 'Bounce Forward' as Series Against Sabres Heads to Game 7
Buffalo scored four power-play goals and outshot Montreal 36-22 as the Canadiens were pushed to a deciding Game 7.
- On Saturday, the Buffalo Sabres blew out the Montreal Canadiens 8-3, forcing a deciding Game 7 on Monday in Buffalo. The result sends the second-round series to a winner-take-all finale.
- Despite taking a 3-1 first-period lead, Montreal squandered the advantage as the Sabres rattled off seven unanswered goals. Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff's goalie change proved pivotal in the turnaround.
- Converting 4-for-6 on the power play, the Sabres outshot Montreal 36-22, dominating the special teams battle. Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki admitted players tried 'to do too much' to impress the home crowd.
- Head coach Martin St. Louis urged his players to 'bounce forward' rather than bounce back, emphasizing mental resilience. Suzuki noted the team's ability to lean on past road victories in high-pressure moments.
- Advancing to the Eastern Conference final requires Montreal to win Monday's Game 7 in Buffalo, where they hold a 5-2 road record this post-season. A victory would make them the youngest team in 33 years to reach the third round.
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The Montreal Canadiens will play the seventh game of their series against the Sabres on Monday, in Buffalo, after a 3-8 defeat at the Bell Centre.
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Canadiens look to 'bounce forward' as series against Sabres heads to Game 7
LONGUEUIL - Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis has a consistent message for his players after losses — don’t bounce back, bounce forward.
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