Buffalo Sabres Squeeze Home Edge in Final Game of Postseason Series

In a series that has come down to one game, Buffalo Sabres fans are hoping for an extra edge from home ice advantage. The team reportedly stayed in a hotel the night before Game 7 on Monday to simulate a road game ahead of the clash with Montreal Canadiens. The Sabres have shown impressive luck on the road this postseason, going 5-1 away from their rinks throughout the playoffs.

But home-ice advantage hasn’t been much of an asset for them in recent games at home. In Game 6 of the series against the Habs, Buffalo had a historic performance with seven unanswered goals en route to a 8-3 win. While they are now without their best player through injury, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff remains optimistic.

Ruff jokes that Montreal might have been better off hosting Game 7 instead but suggests they need to focus on pace and not entertain. The unconventional hotel stay could help the Sabres feel fresh for a game where home ice won’t be as crucial. With the Canadiens already having faced Buffalo in six games, this matchup is likely to be one for the ages.