Patrik Laine Leads Canadiens to 6-1 Win

Patrik Laine achieved his first hat trick with the Montreal Canadiens, leading the team to a dominant 6-1 victory over the struggling Buffalo Sabres, who are now on an 11-game winless streak. Laine scored all three of his goals on power plays, showcasing his exceptional one-timer shot, and became the second player in Canadiens history to score his first four goals with the franchise all on power plays. Montreal's other scorers included Juraj Slafkovsky, Joel Armia, and Josh Anderson, while Sam Montembeault made 20 saves. The Sabres' performance was dismal, with Dylan Cozens scoring their only goal and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen allowing six goals on 21 shots before being replaced by James Reimer. Following the game, questions arose about the Sabres' management and potential changes after the team's continued poor performance, which included a recent owner visit meant to inspire improvement. Laine's return from injury has been impactful, as he now totals six goals in just seven games this season.