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Sabres Edge Canadiens 4-2, Byram Ties Record, Dahlin Injured

5/7/2026

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On May 7, 2026, the Buffalo Sabres beat the Montreal Canadiens 4–2 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference second-round series.
Buffalo converted 2 of 3 power-play chances, with Bowen Byram’s fourth goal tying the franchise playoff record for defensemen.
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin left the ice with a possible knee injury late in the third period, not returning to play.

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On May 7, 2026, the Buffalo Sabres beat the Montreal Canadiens 4–2 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference second-round series.
Buffalo converted 2 of 3 power-play chances, with Bowen Byram’s fourth goal tying the franchise playoff record for defensemen.
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin left the ice with a possible knee injury late in the third period, not returning to play.