Montreal Canadiens Secure 4-2 Win Over Buffalo Sabres With Third-Period Surge

The Montreal Canadiens secured a 4-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres, with significant contributions from Jake Evans, Lane Hutson, and Juraj Slafkovsky, who all scored in the third period. Oliver Kapanen opened the scoring for the Canadiens, who led early in the game despite injuries to key players such as Kaiden Guhle, Kirby Dach, and Patrik Laine. Jakub Dobes made 29 saves, helping the Canadiens maintain their edge, while the Sabres managed goals from Jiri Kulich and Tyler Kozak. The Canadiens’ rookie players, including Kapanen and Ivan Demidov, have been standout performers this season, leading all NHL teams in rookie points. Montreal’s win marks their fifth in six games and continues their strong start to the season. Both teams were missing several players due to injuries but continue to compete fiercely as they prepare for upcoming matchups.