Newhook, Canadiens ease past Sabres in Game 2, even Eastern 2nd Round

"Canadiens Take Commanding Lead in Eastern Conference Playoff Series" In a decisive victory, the Montreal Canadiens dominated the Buffalo Sabres 5-1 in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Second Round series, taking a crucial 2-0 lead in the best-of-7 matchup. Alex Newhook's impressive performance, scoring two goals, was a key factor in the Canadiens' success, as they continued their strong playoff run. The win at KeyBank Center marked a significant momentum shift in the series, putting pressure on the Sabres to respond in Game 3 and avoid falling into a deep hole. With the Canadiens' offense clicking and their defense holding strong, they appear poised to take control of the series as they head back to Montreal for Game 3.

BUFFALO -- Alex Newhook scored twice for the Montreal Canadiens in a 5-1 win against the Buffalo Sabres in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Second Round at KeyBank Center on Friday. The best-of-7 ...