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Caufield Ends Drought, Canadiens Beat Sabres 6-2

5/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Cole Caufield snapped a five-game playoff scoring drought with a power-play goal as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 in Game 3, giving Montreal a 2-1 series lead.
Alex Newhook contributed two goals, including the empty-netter, to extend the Canadiens’ advantage.
Rookie goaltender Jakub Dobes made 26 saves, joining Patrick Roy and Carey Price as the only Canadiens rookie goalies with five playoff wins.

History

Historical Context

In 1971 the Montreal Canadiens, who had missed the 1969-70 playoffs, returned to finish third in the East and faced the league-leading Boston Bruins (121 points). Rookie goaltender Ken Dryden posted a 2.00 goals-against average and sparked a seven-game upset, propelling Montreal to its 17th Stanley Cup. The triumph marked a dramatic reversal of the Bruins’ record-setting season.

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Story summary

Cole Caufield snapped a five-game playoff scoring drought with a power-play goal as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 in Game 3, giving Montreal a 2-1 series lead.
Alex Newhook contributed two goals, including the empty-netter, to extend the Canadiens’ advantage.
Rookie goaltender Jakub Dobes made 26 saves, joining Patrick Roy and Carey Price as the only Canadiens rookie goalies with five playoff wins.

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