The Buffalo Sabres dropped Game 2 to the Montreal Canadiens, with the series now tied at 1-1. The Sabres came out strong, but the Canadiens countered with a strong performance of their own, led by Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki.
The Sabres' Tage Thompson and Jeff Skinner led the team in scoring, but it wasn't enough to secure the win at KeyBank Center. The Canadiens' Jake Allen made several key saves to preserve the win.
"We need to be better in front of our own net," said Sabres coach Don Granato.
The loss is a setback for the Sabres, who had been riding a hot streak coming into the series. The team will need to regroup and refocus if they want to take the series back. The Sabres' Owen Power will be key to their success, as he continues to develop into a top defenseman.
The student section at KeyBank Center was electric, despite the loss, and the Sabres will need to feed off that energy to bounce back in Game 3. The Bills Mafia was also in attendance, showing their support for the Sabres.
The Sabres will look to bounce back in Game 3, with the series shifting to Montreal. The team will need to be sharp if they want to take the series back, and Tage Thompson will be key to their success. The Sabres' next game is on Tuesday, and they will need to be ready to go.