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Canadiens Rout Sabres 6-2, Lead Series 2-1

5/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Montreal Canadiens beat Buffalo Sabres 6-2 on Sunday, taking a 2-1 series lead.
Sabres forward Tage Thompson scored 53 seconds in, ending an eight-game goal drought.
Alex Lyon stopped 31 of 36 shots while Jakub Dobes made 26 saves.
Montreal scored three power-play goals while Buffalo took 13 penalties for 42 minutes.
Sabres coach Lindy Ruff urged urgency without panic and warned that lineup changes could come before Game 4.

History

Historical Context

Montreal’s 1979 squad, coached by Scotty Bowman, captured its fourth straight Stanley Cup by beating the New York Rangers 4-1 after a 115-point regular season, showcasing power-play mastery and Ken Dryden’s 1.45 GAA. Today’s 6-2 win over Buffalo mirrors that late-1970s dominance, reminding fans of the Canadiens’ historic run that reshaped NHL competition.

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Story summary

Montreal Canadiens beat Buffalo Sabres 6-2 on Sunday, taking a 2-1 series lead.
Sabres forward Tage Thompson scored 53 seconds in, ending an eight-game goal drought.
Alex Lyon stopped 31 of 36 shots while Jakub Dobes made 26 saves.
Montreal scored three power-play goals while Buffalo took 13 penalties for 42 minutes.
Sabres coach Lindy Ruff urged urgency without panic and warned that lineup changes could come before Game 4.

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