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Sabres Edge Canadiens 3-2 Behind Birthday Power-Play Goal

5/14/2026

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The Buffalo Sabres beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in Game 4.
Buffalo’s Zach Benson scored a power-play goal at 4:41 of the third on his birthday.
The Sabres converted two power-play opportunities while the Canadiens went 1-for-7 on the power play.
Montreal recorded 75 shots, 30 on target, and 25 high-danger chances versus Buffalo’s 14.
Coach Martin St. Louis said the Canadiens’ 10:42 of offensive-zone time should yield quality chances in Game 5.

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The Buffalo Sabres beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in Game 4.
Buffalo’s Zach Benson scored a power-play goal at 4:41 of the third on his birthday.
The Sabres converted two power-play opportunities while the Canadiens went 1-for-7 on the power play.
Montreal recorded 75 shots, 30 on target, and 25 high-danger chances versus Buffalo’s 14.
Coach Martin St. Louis said the Canadiens’ 10:42 of offensive-zone time should yield quality chances in Game 5.