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Canadiens’ Cole Caufield gets real on Game 3 goal amid quiet postseason

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The Montreal Canadiens have a 2-1 series lead over the Buffalo Sabres in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Montreal’s offense has come alive over the last couple games. And they’ve enjoyed big performances from unsung heroes such as Alex Newhook. However, one star player who has been quiet is forward Cole […] The post Canadiens’ Cole Caufield gets real on Game 3 goal amid quiet postseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres’ Lindy Ruff gets 100% real about Alex Lyon’s Game 3 performance vs. Canadiens

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While the Buffalo Sabres managed to find the back of the net first during Sunday evening’s Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre thanks to sniper Tage Thompson, it was downhill from there. The Canadiens scored four unanswered goals on the Sabres courtesy of Alex Newhook, Cole Caufield, […] The post Sabres’ Lindy Ruff gets 100% real about Alex Lyon’s Game 3 performance vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens’ offense firing on all cylinders with feat not seen in 20 years

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The Montreal Canadiens are riding high from their Game 3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday night. Montreal allowed the first goal of the contest, but took over in the second period. Alex Newhook scored two goals to lead the effort as Montreal skated away with a 6-2 win on home ice. The Canadiens’ […] The post Canadiens’ offense firing on all cylinders with feat not seen in 20 years appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres’ Lindy Ruff calls out culprit behind Game 3 downfall vs. Canadiens

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The Buffalo Sabres won Game 1 of their series against the Montreal Canadiens in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, things have gone downhill ever since. Buffalo scored the first goal in Game 3, but they let the game fall away from them. The Canadiens won Game 3, and Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff believes he […] The post Sabres’ Lindy Ruff calls out culprit behind Game 3 downfall vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alex Newhook shines again in Canadiens’ dominant Game 3 win over Sabres

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The Montreal Canadiens allowed the first goal of the game on Sunday in Game 3 against the Buffalo Sabres. However, they did not allow the Sabres to take the game over. In fact, things pretty much went Montreal’s way after Tage Thompson’s opener on Sunday. The Canadiens won Game 3 in dominant fashion by the […] The post Alex Newhook shines again in Canadiens’ dominant Game 3 win over Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lane Hutson ties Canadiens’ franchise record amid crucial Game 3 vs. Sabres

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Lane Hutson has been the architect of the Montreal Canadiens’ offensive success from the backend for the past two seasons, and he is continuing to make history for a franchise that already has plenty of it. Last year’s Calder Trophy winner has two assists in the Canadiens’ Game 3 domination of the Buffalo Sabres in […] The post Lane Hutson ties Canadiens’ franchise record amid crucial Game 3 vs. Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jaccob Slavin’s ‘locked in’ Frederik Andersen message after Flyers sweep

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The Carolina Hurricanes are heading back to the Eastern Conference Finals. This is their second East Final in as many years, following last year’s defeat at the hands of the Florida Panthers. This is also their fourth East Final appearance since 2019. A major part of their more recent success has been goaltender Frederik Andersen. […] The post Jaccob Slavin’s ‘locked in’ Frederik Andersen message after Flyers sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres’ Tage Thompson snaps brutal goal drought early in Canadiens Game 3

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It was not a pretty Game 2 for Buffalo Sabres star Tage Thompson on Friday night. The star forward made a crucial turnover in the third period of Buffalo’s loss to the Montreal Canadiens. And he had been without a goal for some time. That changed in a big way on Sunday when the puck […] The post Sabres’ Tage Thompson snaps brutal goal drought early in Canadiens Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres vs. Canadiens Game 3 prediction: NHL odds, picks, best bet for Stanley Cup playoffs

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The Sabres and Canadiens are tied one game apiece with the series shifting to Montreal, and we’re just getting warm.  Montreal’s 5-1 victory in Game 2 came by pressuring Buffalo into puck management mistakes and transforming those errors into odd-man opportunities. Montreal head coach Martin St. Louis said, there is a lot of common DNA...

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Why Taylor Hall isn’t ready to celebrate Hurricanes’ success just yet

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The Carolina Hurricanes have advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals after defeating the Philadelphia Flyers in overtime of Game 4. Jackson Blake was able to rip a shot past the goalie for his second goal of the game, and the Hurricanes remain undefeated in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They’re making it look easy every game, […] The post Why Taylor Hall isn’t ready to celebrate Hurricanes’ success just yet appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 Sabres most to blame for Game 2 loss to Canadiens

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The Buffalo Sabres earned home-ice advantage in their first two playoff series. It has not proved to be much of an edge to this point. They lost two of three home games to the Boston Bruins in the first round, and that could have proved to be disastrous if they did not go 3-0 at […] The post 3 Sabres most to blame for Game 2 loss to Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens’ Alex Newhook reacts to clutch Game 2 performance vs. Sabres

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Led by a two-goal performance from Alex Newhook, the Montreal Canadiens bounced back in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Second Round with a 5-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres, tying the series at 1-1. Newhook opened the scoring quickly, with Montreal taking a 1-0 lead just 96 seconds into the game after the opening […] The post Canadiens’ Alex Newhook reacts to clutch Game 2 performance vs. Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rob Gronkowski, Paul Bissonnette trade barbs over dating apps, ‘bro code’

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TNT Sports’ Jackie Redmond interviewed Rob Gronkowski during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs series between the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres on Friday night, and Gronkowski didn’t hold back when talking about TNT analyst Paul Bissonnette. Gronkowski, a former NFL star tight end and current Fox Sports NFL analyst, told Redmond about Bissonnette,…

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Canadiens’ Jakub Dobes reveals ‘unbelievable’ Martin St. Louis speech before Game 2

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The Montreal Canadiens took home a massive win in Game 2 against the Buffalo Sabres. Jakub Dobes made 28 saves on the night to keep the Sabres offense at bay. Alex Newhook scored twice, as well to aid in the on-ice effort. Off the ice, though, it appears that head coach Martin St. Louis had […] The post Canadiens’ Jakub Dobes reveals ‘unbelievable’ Martin St. Louis speech before Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres’ Tage Thompson outright refuses injury question after ugly Canadiens loss

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The Buffalo Sabres did not put their best foot forward on Friday night against the Montreal Canadiens. The Canadiens won Game 2 of their second-round series on the road. It was not a close contest from the jump. And it featured a rather uncharacteristic performance from Tage Thompson. Thompson did not play a great game. […] The post Sabres’ Tage Thompson outright refuses injury question after ugly Canadiens loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens Match Historic Feat Not Seen Since 2011 In Game 2 Win

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The Montréal Canadiens were left with a bad taste in their mouths following their 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres earlier this week in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal. They needed a major performance on Friday evening to avoid falling into a seriously dangerous two game hole against the upstart Sabres, who are […] The post Canadiens Match Historic Feat Not Seen Since 2011 In Game 2 Win appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jakub Dobes, Alex Newhook lead Canadiens to massive Game 2 win over Sabres

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The Montreal Canadiens couldn’t overcome the Buffalo Sabres in Game 1 of their second-round matchup in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, Game 2 was a much different story. Montreal started fast, and they did not look back as they evened the series at one game apiece. The Habs scored twice within the first five […] The post Jakub Dobes, Alex Newhook lead Canadiens to massive Game 2 win over Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov suffers injury scare in Sabres Game 2

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The Montreal Canadiens have taken the ice for Game 2 against the Buffalo Sabres. The Canadiens want to rebound from a crushing Game 1 loss to Buffalo away from home. So far, it looks very much like they will take this second contest. However, they got a brief scare when youngster Ivan Demidov had to […] The post Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov suffers injury scare in Sabres Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rob Gronkowski Reveals Lifelong Connection To The Buffalo Sabres

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For the first time since the spring of 2011, the Buffalo Sabres are not only back in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but have advanced to the second round for the first time since their run to the Eastern Conference Final in 2007. Sabres fever has completely gripped Western New York, who hope to see their […] The post Rob Gronkowski Reveals Lifelong Connection To The Buffalo Sabres appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin reveals ‘completely different vibe’ around Buffalo amid Stanley Cup push

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Not only did the Buffalo Sabres end what was the longest active playoff drought in the National Hockey League at 14 years this spring, but they also defeated the Boston Bruins in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal to punch their ticket to the second round for the first time as a franchise in 19 years. Sabres […] The post Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin reveals ‘completely different vibe’ around Buffalo amid Stanley Cup push appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Canadiens GM Kent Hughes finds ‘very enjoyable’ about Sabres series

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The Montreal Canadiens are preparing to take on the Buffalo Sabres in Game 2 of their first-round matchup. Buffalo won Game 1 over the Canadiens in a rather impressive showing. But Montreal is certainly not going to roll over. And general manager Kent Hughes is loving the hockey he is seeing in this matchup. “It’s […] The post What Canadiens GM Kent Hughes finds ‘very enjoyable’ about Sabres series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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