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Canadiens Remain Upbeat After Sabres Tie Series with 3-2 Win in Montreal
Zach Benson scored the power-play winner as Buffalo overcame a 2-1 deficit and outshot Montreal 22-10 after the first period.
- On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2, tying their second-round series at 2-2 as Zach Benson scored the game-winning power-play goal.
- Seeking a response after a 6-2 loss, the Sabres inserted goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and defenseman Luke Schenn into the lineup; Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis successfully challenged a Jack Quinn goal for interference.
- Tage Thompson scored on a 70-foot shot that ricocheted off goaltender Jakub Dobes to equalize; however, Montreal outshot Buffalo 22-10 from the second period onward.
- Canadiens forward Cole Caufield expressed frustration with the result, saying "It sucks, honestly," while coach Martin St. Louis noted his team's effort and 75 attempted shots.
- This series now mirrors the Canadiens' first-round matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning, with both teams having split the opening four games of each series.
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Canadiens remain upbeat after Sabres tie series with 3-2 win in Montreal
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens, to a man, were rather pleased with their overall performance for most of Tuesday's playoff game against the Buffalo Sabres at the Bell Centre.
·Toronto, Canada
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The most optimistic remember that the CH also had a 2-2 tie in the first round of the series before getting rid of the Tampa Bay Lightning.
·Montreal, Canada
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Buffalo supports a 3 to 2 win for the Canadian.
·Montreal, Canada
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Total News Sources18
Leaning Left7Leaning Right0Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution58% Left
Bias Distribution
- 58% of the sources lean Left
58% Left
L 58%
C 42%
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