The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series, showcasing a much-improved power play after struggling in previous games. Key contributions came from Josh Doan and Ryan McLeod, with Buffalo scoring two power-play goals. Goalie Alex Lyon has been pivotal for the Sabres, boasting a .950 save percentage since taking over as starter. Despite the victory, coach Lindy Ruff indicated room for improvement ahead of Game 2.
