The Buffalo Sabres are gearing up to take on the Montreal Canadiens in Game 3 of their second-round playoff series. The series is currently tied at one game apiece, with the Sabres looking to take a crucial lead at KeyBank Center.
The Sabres have been led by Tage Thompson, who has been on a tear in the playoffs, scoring 5 goals and adding 3 assists in the first two games of the series. The Canadiens, on the other hand, have been paced by Nick Suzuki, who has scored 2 goals and added 2 assists.
"We're feeling confident and we're ready to go," said Sabres coach Don Granato. "We know it's going to be a tough game, but we're excited to be back at home and in front of our fans."
The Sabres will need to be sharp if they want to take a lead in the series, as the Canadiens have been playing some of their best hockey of the season. The Sabres will also need to find a way to slow down the Canadiens' top line, which has been dominant in the first two games of the series.
The student section at KeyBank Center is expected to be electric, with the Sabres faithful eager to cheer on their team. The energy in the building is sure to be palpable, and the Sabres will look to feed off of that energy to take a lead in the series.
The Sabres' next game is a crucial one, and they will need to come out on top if they want to advance to the next round of the playoffs. With the series tied at one game apiece, the Sabres know that they have their work cut out for them. The team will need to be focused and determined if they want to come out on top.