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Canadiens Rally in Third to End Sabres' Win Streak
1 Feb
Summary
- Cole Caufield led Montreal with two third-period goals and an assist.
- Jakub Dobes made 36 saves, including crucial stops in the second period.
- The win halted Buffalo's impressive five-game winning streak.
The Montreal Canadiens secured a crucial 4-2 road victory against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night at KeyBank Center. This win effectively ended the Sabres' five-game winning streak, providing a significant morale boost for the Canadiens.
Cole Caufield was the star of the game, netting two goals and an assist in the decisive third period. His performance transformed a one-goal deficit into a lead. Goaltender Jakub Dobes was also pivotal, making 36 saves and fending off a strong Sabres offense, especially during the second period.
Juraj Slafkovsky opened the scoring for Montreal on a first-period power play, assisted by Nick Suzuki. However, the Sabres responded with goals from Owen Power and Noah Ostlund, taking a 2-1 lead into the final period. Montreal's resilient play, including strong special teams and timely saves, paved the way for their comeback. Oliver Kapanen sealed the win with an empty-net goal late in the game.
