Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens win their second straight in a shootout shading the Buffalo Sabres
The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in a shootout, marking their second consecutive win. The game featured strong defensive performances from Kaiden Guhle and Lane Hutson despite ongoing injury concerns within the Sabres organization.
Why it matters
Highlights the evolving dynamics of young NHL defensive cores and the impact of injury management on team performance.
They were separated by only a goal last spring in Game Seven of their second-round playoff series. This season, though, many believe the Buffalo Sabres aren’t as strong without Alex Tuch and Bowen Byram. However, Buffalo has drafted impressive talent to fill the gaps, including Noah Ostlund and Konsta Helenius, both of whom could become stars.
In the immediate future, though, anxiety lingers in the Sabres organization after Rasmus Dahlin’s back injury, as he stayed in Buffalo for Tuesday night’s contest at the Bell Centre.
The Montreal Canadiens dominated the Sabres over 60 minutes, outshooting them 34-17, yet the game went to overtime and then a shootout, with the Canadiens winning 4-3. Justice got the last word.
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