The Montreal Canadiens have taken a commanding 2-1 series lead, but the talk of the town isn’t just the dominant 6-2 scoreline. A series of controversial calls, including a «phantom» penalty on Kaiden Guhle and a disallowed Sabres goal that left Buffalo’s bench in a rage, has set social media on fire. Despite the drama, Montreal’s young core proved they are ready for the ultimate prize.
In a game that felt more like a war zone than a hockey match, Montreal’s offense exploded in the second period with three straight goals. While the Sabres tried to fight back, they couldn’t overcome the wall known as Jakub Dobeš and a Habs squad that played with a «vicious» edge. The controversy reached its peak in the third period when Arber Xhekaj sent a Sabres player into the boards in a hit that many are calling a «definite suspension,» yet no whistle was blown.
Game Statistics: Montreal Canadiens 6 – 2 Buffalo Sabres
- Goals (MTL): Alex Newhook (2), Cole Caufield (1), Zachary Bolduc (1), Juraj Slafkovsky (1), Kirby Dach (1).
- Goals (BUF): Tage Thompson (1), Rasmus Dahlin (1).
- Shots on Goal: MTL 36 | BUF 28
- Hits: MTL 30 | BUF 24
- Penalty Minutes: A massive 52 total minutes (including scrums and misconducts).
- Saves: Jakub Dobeš (26/28 – .929 SV%)
The MVP: Alex Newhook («Twohook»)
The undisputed MVP of the night was Alex Newhook. Not only did he score two crucial goals (including the insurance goal in the third), but his speed and relentless forechecking disrupted Buffalo all night long.