Ryan McLeod and Bowen Byram scored on consecutive power-play opportunities in reviving Buffalo’s anemic special-teams unit, and the Sabres defeated the Canadiens in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series on Wednesday night. BUF leads series 1-0.
The TSN Hockey panel breaks down Game 1 between the Sabres and Canadiens that saw Buffalo come away with a 4-2 win to draw first blood, discusses what areas of the game Montreal can improve on for Game 2, and Buffalo's power play waking up on Wednesday night after going 1-for-24 against the Bruins.
Has Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon been the best player of the playoffs so far? Is Frederik Andersen the top goalie remaining in the postseason? Does it feel inevitable that Colorado and Carolina will meet in the Stanley Cup Final? Cheryl Pounder shares her takes in the latest edition of Montana's Hot or Not.
TSN's Pierre LeBrun, Kenzie Lalonde and Arpon Basu join SportsCentre to preview Game 1 of the second round series between the Canadiens and Sabres and if they think the Habs top line will find more room against Buffalo.
TSN's Hockey panel looks ahead to Game 1 between the Montreal Canadians and Buffalo Sabres, the importance of the Habs' top line finding ways to get on the scoresheet in this series, and if Jakub Dobes is the key to Montreal finding success in this series.
The Canadiens are in the second round of the playoffs for the first time in five years, while the Sabres haven't been this far since 2007. SportsCentre examines the top storylines heading into the highly-anticipated series between Buffalo and Montreal.
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman joins "The Pat McAfee Show" to discuss the current format of the NHL postseason.
The Canadiens know just how much offensive talent the Sabres possess but don't necessarily agree that their second-round series will be more wide open. The Habs weigh in on their expectations for the series, and the fan fervor in Buffalo and Montreal that will add to the excitement. TSN's Kenzie Lalonde has more.
The Canadiens are well aware of the challenge that Buffalo's blueline will present in their second-round series, Rasmus Dahlin especially, and say that limiting the Sabres defencemen from joining the rush is a point of emphasis.
After scoring 51 goals in the regular season, Cole Caufield found the back of the net just once in Montreal's seven-game series against the Lightning. The Canadiens are confident that it's just a matter of time before Caufield breaks out and praise the all-around game he's brought to the playoffs.
After missing the first six games of the series against the Lightning, Noah Dobson returned for Game 7 and helped lead the Habs to victory in Tampa Bay. Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki and Mike Matheson praise Dobson's impact on the team and are happy to have him back in the lineup for Game 1 against the Sabres.
The Canadiens kick off their second round on the road against the Sabres in a series that experts believe can go either way. TSN Hockey analyst Cheryl Pounder outlines the path for a Habs victory in Game 1.
Nathan MacKinnon scored a goal and assisted on two more as the Avalanche rolled through Minnesota's newest netminder, Filip Gustavsson, on their way to a 5-2 win over the Wild on Tuesday night. COL leads series 2-0.
Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and two assists as the Avalanche beat the Wild to remain unbeaten so far in the Stanley Cup playoffs, earning him Ultimate Performer Powered by Stihl honours for Tuesday.
The TSN Hockey panel reacts to the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the NHL Draft Lottery, how this could change Toronto's trajectory, and more.
The Maple Leafs will draft with the first-overall pick in next month’s NHL Draft after winning the NHL Draft Lottery on Tuesday night. The Leafs had an 8.5 per-cent chance to win, the fifth-best odds of the 16-team lottery.
No. 1 ranked 2026 NHL draft prospect Gavin McKenna discusses how he's preparing to play at the next level.
Vancouver Canucks president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford discusses the Canucks dropping to the third overall pick in the NHL Draft despite entering the Draft Lottery with the best odds at getting the first overall pick. Rutherford also talks about how the hunt for a new general manager is going.
Jim Rutherford says he will step down from his role as the Vancouver Canucks' president of hockey operations following the NHL Draft saying he will move into an adviser role with the team.
New Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka and Mats Sundin meet with the media after capturing the NHL Draft Lottery and discuss owning the first overall pick at the upcoming draft.
Calgary Flames general manger Craig Conroy reacts to the Calgary Flames securing the sixth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, and what type of player the team will be looking for in the draft.
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