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Canadiens vs. Sabres Picks: Well-Rested Buffalo Has an Edge in Game 1
Jakub Dobes and Montreal seek more offence after a Game 7 win, while Buffalo carries home-ice advantage and a 109-point season into the series opener.
- On Wednesday, May 6, the Montreal Canadiens face the Buffalo Sabres in Buffalo at 7:00 p.m. ET for Game 1 of their second-round Stanley Cup playoff series at KeyBank Center.
- The Canadiens defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning in seven games, while the Sabres eliminated the Boston Bruins in six to snap a 14-year playoff drought.
- Canadiens rookie goaltender Jakub Dobes remains undefeated in three starts against Buffalo, while Buffalo starter Alex Lyon posted a 1.14 GAA in Round 1.
- Arber Xhekaj, the Canadiens' 240-pound defenseman, anchors the team's physical presence as both young squads prepare for an 'epic battle' with speed and skill.
- Game 2 is scheduled for Friday in Buffalo, before the series shifts to Montreal for Game 3 on Sunday and Game 4 on Tuesday.
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The Montreal Canadiens and the Buffalo Sabres competed in the first game of their second round playoffs in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
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Total News Sources17
Leaning Left6Leaning Right2Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Left
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left
50% Left
L 50%
C 33%
R 17%
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