Nick Suzuki Shines as Canadiens Aim for Playoff Lead Against Sabres

Nick Suzuki Shines as Canadiens Aim for Playoff Lead Against Sabres

The Montreal Canadiens have made history with their remarkable start to the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, alternating wins and losses over nine games, marking the longest streak in NHL postseason history. They look to take a 2-1 lead in their second-round matchup against the Buffalo Sabres during Game 3 at the Bell Centre on Sunday. After a tough 4-1 loss in the series opener, the Canadiens bounced back with a dominant 5-1 victory on Friday, where Alex Newhook scored twice and Nick Suzuki extended his goal-scoring streak to three games. The Sabres, who excelled on the road against the Boston Bruins in the first round, winning all three games at TD Garden, face a challenging task. The Canadiens struggled at home in their previous series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, going 1-2 in closely contested games. In the Western Conference, the Vegas Golden Knights aim to push the Anaheim Ducks to the brink of elimination in Game 4 at the Honda Center. Both teams secured a 3-1 victory at T-Mobile Arena, but the Golden Knights surged ahead with a 6-2 win last Friday, highlighted by a natural hat trick from Mitch Marner. For Sunday’s player prop betting: Nick Suzuki, Canadiens: Anytime goal scorer (+195, DraftKings) - After finding his scoring touch, Suzuki is poised to net his first goal at home this postseason. Josh Doan, Sabres: 1+ assists (+250, FanDuel) - Doan has been steadily contributing and is expected to extend his assist streak. Shea Theodore, Golden Knights: Over 0.5 assists (+115, BetMGM) - Theodore continues to be a key playmaker for Vegas. With the stakes high, fans can expect an exciting day of playoff hockey.

Source: CBS Sports - 2026-05-10