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Canadiens facing a clear Cole Caufield problem
TL;DR
The Montreal Canadiens lost Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Buffalo Sabres, 4-2. Cole Caufield has been underperforming in the playoffs, raising concerns for the team.
Key points
- Montreal Canadiens lost Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinal
- Score was 4-2 against the Buffalo Sabres
- Cole Caufield has not performed well in the playoffs
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The Montreal Canadiens have work to do.
They fell behind in their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Buffalo Sabres by losing Game 1, 4-2.
They're also facing an issue: Cole Caufield hasn't done much of anything in the playoffs.
Caufield scored 50 goals in the regular season.
He has yet to record a point at even-strength in the postseason.
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Juraj Slafkovsky also doesn't have a point at even strength in the playoffs.
The feeling entering the Buffalo series was that Montreal would be most dangerous on the power play, and that proved in Game 1. Slafkovsky sliced through the Sabres' defense before dishing smoothly to a Nick Suzuki tap-in.
Q&A
What was the score of the Canadiens vs. Sabres Game 1?
The Montreal Canadiens lost Game 1 against the Buffalo Sabres with a score of 4-2.
Why is Cole Caufield a problem for the Canadiens in the playoffs?
Cole Caufield has not been performing well in the playoffs, contributing to concerns about the team's chances.
What are the implications of the Canadiens' loss in Game 1?
The loss puts the Canadiens at a disadvantage in their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Sabres.
