In a thrilling turn of events, the Montreal Canadiens have taken a 3-2 lead in their second-round NHL playoff series against the Buffalo Sabres, thanks to a dominant second period that saw Suzuki and Evans lead the charge. The Canadiens' offense exploded for three goals in the middle frame, with Suzuki and Evans each scoring crucial markers to propel their team to a 6-3 victory over the Sabres. The win marks a significant momentum shift in the series, as the Canadiens look to advance to the conference semifinals. With the Sabres facing an uphill battle to even the series, the Canadiens' victory has sent shockwaves through the NHL playoff landscape.
Suzuki, Evans cap 2nd-period surge, Canadiens beat Sabres 6-3 to take 3-2 lead in 2nd-round series Seattlepi.com