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Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki drops ‘worst game’ admission after ugly Game 6 loss to Sabres

The Montreal Canadiens missed a chance to close out their second-round series on Saturday night after an 8-3 defeat against the Buffalo Sabres in Game 6 at Bell Centre. Montreal surrendered seven consecutive goals and allowed the series to be pushed to a deciding Game 7. “It’s probably the worst game we’ve played,” Canadiens captain […] The post Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki drops ‘worst game’ admission after ugly Game 6 loss to Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin joins elite playoff club with Game 6 win vs. Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres have forced a Game 7 against the Montreal Canadiens. And they can thank Rasmus Dahlin for helping keep their season alive for at least one more game. The captain led by example with his incredible performance on the road in Montreal on Saturday night. Dahlin scored 32 seconds into the game on […] The post Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin joins elite playoff club with Game 6 win vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rasmus Dahlin’s clutch effort helps Sabres force winner-take-all Game 7 vs. Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres needed a win in Game 6 to continue their season. And when in doubt, this team looks to captain Rasmus Dahlin to lead the way. He did just that on Saturday night, helping Buffalo force a Game 7 back south of the border. Dahlin scored 32 seconds into Game 6 against the […] The post Rasmus Dahlin’s clutch effort helps Sabres force winner-take-all Game 7 vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov reaches Henri Richard territory with Game 6 goal vs. Sabres

The Montreal Canadiens are taking on the Buffalo Sabres in Game 6 of the second round. Montreal can make its first East Finals appearance since 2014 with a win. And they got a ton of momentum in the first period, thanks in part to forward Ivan Demidov. Demidov scored his first postseason goal in Game […] The post Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov reaches Henri Richard territory with Game 6 goal vs. Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens had the most ridiculous start to Game 6 against the Sabres

The Montreal Canadiens had a blazing start to Game 6 of their second-round series against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. The Habs trailed early, with the Sabres finding the back of the net first off a goal by Buffalo defenseman Rasmus Dahlin just 32 seconds into the contest at Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec.  But … The post Canadiens had the most ridiculous start to Game 6 against the Sabres appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin scores 32 seconds into Game 6 vs. Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres need a win in Game 6 over the Montreal Canadiens to keep their season alive. Buffalo lost Game 5 on home ice after dominating the first period. They trail 3-2 in the series, but thankfully, Rasmus Dahlin led by example early in Game 6. The Sabres captain did not waste any time […] The post Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin scores 32 seconds into Game 6 vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres’ Lindy Ruff drops encouraging Owen Power update after twisted leg in Game 5

The Buffalo Sabres are preparing to try to keep their season alive in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference second-round series against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night — and they will have key defenseman Owen Power available for the crucial contest. The 2021 No. 1 overall draft selection left during the third period of […] The post Sabres’ Lindy Ruff drops encouraging Owen Power update after twisted leg in Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Juraj Slafkovsky reveals how Canadiens can close out Sabres in Game 6

The Montreal Canadiens are in a familiar spot: up 3-2 in a Stanley Cup Playoff series with an opportunity to close it out in Game 6 on home ice. It’s the exact place they were in against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Round 1, and they’ll be hoping for different fortune this time around. The […] The post Juraj Slafkovsky reveals how Canadiens can close out Sabres in Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres’ Lindy Ruff gets brutally honest on ‘pressure’ ahead of do-or-die Game 6

The Buffalo Sabres are in a place they haven’t been in 15 years — facing an elimination contest in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After returning to the dance in 2025-26, and beating the Boston Bruins in six games in Round 1, the Sabres are down to their last loss against the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs […] The post Sabres’ Lindy Ruff gets brutally honest on ‘pressure’ ahead of do-or-die Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens’ Jakub Dobes was left in Game 5, no thanks to Martin St. Louis

Things looked rough for the Montreal Canadiens in the first period of their Game 5 matchup against the Buffalo Sabres in the Eastern Conference Semifinal. Buffalo scored three times and took a 3-2 lead into the first intermission. While there was some consideration of pulling goaltender Jakub Dobes in favor of backup Sam Montembeault, the […] The post Canadiens’ Jakub Dobes was left in Game 5, no thanks to Martin St. Louis appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres coach Lindy Ruff hints at home distractions amid Canadiens series

The Buffalo Sabres are on the brink of elimination in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Sabres lost game five of the series to the Montreal Canadiens. It was the fifth time in the playoffs the Sabres have lost, and the fourth time at home. Now, head coach Lindy Ruff is speculating as to the issues […] The post Sabres coach Lindy Ruff hints at home distractions amid Canadiens series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres most to blame for brutal Game 5 Canadiens loss

The Buffalo Sabres had the Montreal Canadiens on the ropes in the early going of pivotal Game 5 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series. Jason Zucker had scored on a double-deflection two minutes into the first speriod and they also put two other goals on the board by the midway point of the […] The post Sabres most to blame for brutal Game 5 Canadiens loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres’ Lindy Ruff bluntly reacts to Game 5 goalie debacle vs Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres are facing elimination in the Stanley Cup Playoffs after a Game 5 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. They fell 6-3 at home, allowing four straight goals after taking a 3-2 lead in the first period. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff hears the criticism toward Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and won’t stand for it, even after […] The post Sabres’ Lindy Ruff bluntly reacts to Game 5 goalie debacle vs Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alex Tuch’s ‘outworked’ truth bomb after Game 5 Canadiens loss

The Buffalo Sabres have their backs against the wall against the Montreal Canadiens in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Montreal defeated the Sabres in Game 5 to take a 3-2 series lead in round two. Alex Tuch and his teammates need a win in Game 6 if they want to continue their season. However, if […] The post Alex Tuch’s ‘outworked’ truth bomb after Game 5 Canadiens loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens’ Game 5 comeback adds to Stanley Cup-winning trend

The Montreal Canadiens are a win away from reaching the Eastern Conference Final round of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Habs pulled off another come-from-behind win on Thursday night against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center in Buffalo to get the 3-2 series lead, with a home game coming right up. Buffalo struck […] The post Canadiens’ Game 5 comeback adds to Stanley Cup-winning trend appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nick Suzuki’s ‘excited’ message on Game 6 in front of ‘crazy’ Canadiens fans

The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres in Game 5 of their second-round series. Juraj Slafkovsky came up big for the Habs on the road to help this team secure the win. With this win, captain Nick Suzuki, Slafkovsky, and their teammates will have the chance to eliminate Buffalo on Saturday night. Buffalo and Montreal […] The post Nick Suzuki’s ‘excited’ message on Game 6 in front of ‘crazy’ Canadiens fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres’ Lindy Ruff comments on star who’s lost confidence amid Habs series

The Buffalo Sabres are on the brink of elimination against the Montreal Canadiens. Juraj Slafkovsky led the Habs to a big Game 5 win on Thursday night. And one more loss for Lindy Ruff’s team will end their season. Ahead of Game 6, Ruff is hoping to see more from veteran winger Alex Tuch. “Ruff […] The post Sabres’ Lindy Ruff comments on star who’s lost confidence amid Habs series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens’ Juraj Slafkovsky issues reality check amid 3-2 series lead vs. Sabres

The Montreal Canadiens have defeated the Buffalo Sabres in Game 5 of their second-round series. Juraj Slafkovsky recorded three assists in the 6-3 win on the road. With this victory, Montreal needs only one more win to advance to the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals. The Canadiens have a lot to be confident about. For instance, […] The post Canadiens’ Juraj Slafkovsky issues reality check amid 3-2 series lead vs. Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens’ Jakub Dobes reaches Patrick Roy territory in Game 5 vs. Sabres

The Montreal Canadiens moved within one win of the Eastern Conference semifinals after a 6-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 5 on Thursday night, with rookie goaltender Jakub Dobes starring in another milestone performance. Dobes surrendered three goals on Buffalo’s first four shots during a chaotic opening period but recovered to stop every […] The post Canadiens’ Jakub Dobes reaches Patrick Roy territory in Game 5 vs. Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki reveals message to Jakub Dobes before comeback

The Montreal Canadiens are one win away from the Eastern Conference Finals after their win on Thursday night. The Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 6-3 in Game 5 thanks in part to Nick Suzuki and Jakub Dobes. However, it was a bit cagey after the first period. The Sabres opened the scoring off a Jason […] The post Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki reveals message to Jakub Dobes before comeback appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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