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Canadiens push top line problem aside to bounce back vs. Sabres
TL;DR
The Montreal Canadiens secured a decisive 5-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres, overcoming issues with their top-line players. The win ties the Eastern Conference semifinals at one game each, with the next matches set to take place in Montreal.
Key points
- Montreal Canadiens won 5-1 against Buffalo Sabres
- Top-line players still struggling for Canadiens
- Series tied at one game each
- Next games in Montreal
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The Montreal Canadiens still haven't gotten production from their top-line players.
But on this night, the rest of the roster proved it was up to the task in seizing a massive bounceback win in Buffalo over the Sabres by a 5-1 score on Friday night.
The Eastern Conference semifinals are now knotted at a game apiece as the next two contests will be played in Montreal.
The Canadiens did get a late goal from a top-line player when Nick Suzuki scored an empty-netter, but before that, it was the unsung players doing the goal scoring.
Alex Newhook scored twice. He had been the hero in Game 7 against the Tampa Bay Lightning, and on this night, he notched his first career multi-goal playoff game.
The first goal opened the scoring, and the second made it 3-0 early in the second period.
Q&A
What was the score of the Canadiens vs. Sabres game?
The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 5-1.
How does this win affect the Eastern Conference semifinals?
The victory ties the Eastern Conference semifinals at one game apiece.
Where will the next games of the semifinals be played?
The next two games of the semifinals will be played in Montreal.