Canadiens Highlights: Statement Win Drops Sabres
Eric Bolte-Imagn Images The Montreal Canadiens hosted the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday night, attempting to establish a 2-1 series lead at the Bell Centre. It was yet another impressive game from the Habs, resulting in a 6-2 victory, the type of statement win that can change the entire tone of a playoff series. Let’s dive into the highlights!
Newfoundland Power As we discussed in the game preview, Montreal’s depth players have been doing a wonderful job making up for the lack of offence from the first line, and one of the most important Canadiens in that respect is none other than Alex Newhook. The speedy winger scored his fourth goal of the playoffs to tie the game late in the first period. It was also a crucial goal since the Habs were the better team in the first period, but were at risk of entering the first intermission with a one-goal deficit.
NEWHOOK GETS THE BELL CENTRE BUMPIN' 🚨 Sabres-Canadiens all tied up on ESPN and the ESPN App 👀 pic. twitter. com/0jHSHEaOqo — ESPN (@espn) May 10, 2026 Star Power Another topic we addressed in the preview was the possibility that Juraj Slafkovsky or Cole Caufield would find their offensive rhythm, making the Habs a team that no longer solely relies on either the first line or the depth players, but rather, both.
That’s a dangerous team, especially in the playoffs. On that note, Caufield scored his second springtime goal following a jaw-dropping deke by phenom Lane Hutson , giving the Canadiens a well-deserved 2-1 lead. Cole Caufield scores after a GREAT deke by Lane Hutson.
#GoHabsGo up 2-1. pic. twitter.
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