Montreal Canadiens Aim for Third Straight Win Against Buffalo Sabres in Playoffs

Montreal Canadiens Aim for Third Straight Win Against Buffalo Sabres in Playoffs

The Montreal Canadiens seek to extend their winning streak to three games in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs as they host the Buffalo Sabres for Game 4 on Tuesday. The Canadiens rebounded after losing the opening game of their second-round matchup, achieving back-to-back victories for the first time this postseason. With a vibrant crowd at the Bell Centre, they aim to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. In their last match, Montreal decisively defeated the Sabres 6-2, featuring standout performances from Alex Newhook, who scored twice, and Cole Caufield, who contributed a goal and an assist. Newhook's two-goal game marked him as the first Canadien to achieve this feat since Mark Recchi in 1997. Caufield, who finished second in the league with 51 goals during the regular season, ended a five-game scoring drought early in the second period. On the Sabres' side, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen returns to the net for the first time since Game 2 against the Boston Bruins, taking over for Alex Lyon, who struggled in recent games. As for player prop betting for Tuesday, consider these top picks: Alex Tuch (Sabres): Anytime goal scorer (+210, FanDuel) Tuch leads the Sabres with four postseason goals but is yet to score in this series. Josh Doan (Sabres): 1+ assists (+230, FanDuel) Doan has been productive recently, with points in five of his last six games. Jackson LaCombe (Ducks): 1+ assists (+120, FanDuel) LaCombe has been a consistent playmaker, leading the Ducks in assists this postseason. The Vegas Golden Knights and Anaheim Ducks also face off in a pivotal Game 5, with the series tied at two games apiece. The Ducks won the last game 4-3, showcasing strong performances from Alex Killorn and Beckett Sennecke.

Source: CBS Sports - 2026-05-12