Sabres look overwhelmed by Canadiens. Can Lindy Ruff help them find their game?
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The Montreal Canadiens dominated the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 in Game 3 of their playoff series at the Bell Centre, taking a 2-1 series lead amid an intense and loud home crowd environment.
- The Sabres struggled with turnovers, defensive lapses, and penalties, allowing Montreal to capitalize with two power-play goals and control the pace throughout the game.
- Buffalo’s coach Lindy Ruff acknowledged the Canadiens as a strong team and expressed concern over his team’s inability to contain Montreal’s speed and skill, contrasting with their previous success against Boston.
- Key Sabres players like Tage Thompson and Bowen Byram highlighted the need to focus on their own game and maintain mental toughness despite the hostile atmosphere and recent losses.
- With the series shifting back to Buffalo for Game 4, the Sabres face a critical test to adjust their lineup and strategy to avoid falling into a 3-1 deficit against a confident Canadiens squad.