Montreal Canadiens Fall to Buffalo Sabres in Game 1 of NHL Playoffs In a thrilling opening matchup, the Buffalo Sabres edged out the Montreal Canadiens 5-3 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series. The highly anticipated matchup lived up to expectations, with both teams displaying their trademark speed and skill. Canadiens' captain Nick Suzuki scored a goal, but it was not enough to overcome the Sabres' potent offense, which was fueled by a hat-trick from Jeff Skinner. The series is now tied at 1-0 in favor of the Sabres, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown in Game 2.
