Trending Now - Sabres Struggle to Compete; Can Ruff Revitalize Their Play?

WHO:

The New York Times - Buffalo Sabres, Montreal Canadiens, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, defenseman Bowen Byram, goalie Jakus Dobeš, defenseman Conor Timmins, forward Tage Thompson, general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen, forward Alex Tuch, forward Rasmus Dahlin, forward Zach Benson, forward Kirby Dach, forward Alex Newhook.

WHAT:

The New York Times - The Buffalo Sabres lost to the Montreal Canadiens 6-2 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Series, trailing the series 2-1.

Audacy - The Sabres have handed the Canadiens six power plays during the game.

The New York Times - The Sabres scored first with a goal from Tage Thompson 53 seconds into the game.

Audacy - Thompson scored his first goal in eight games and added an assist, totaling nine points in nine playoff games.

The New York Times - The Canadiens outscored the Sabres 11-3 in the last two games.

Audacy - The Sabres are in a must-win situation for Game 4, which is scheduled for Tuesday.

WHERE:

The New York Times - The game took place at the Bell Centre in Montreal.

Audacy - The Sabres will return to Buffalo for Game 5.

WHEN:

Audacy - Game 4 is scheduled for Tuesday at 7:05 PM.

Audacy - Game 5 is scheduled for Thursday at 7:05 PM.

WHY:

The New York Times - The Sabres have struggled with turnovers and defensive coverage, allowing the Canadiens to control the game.

Audacy - The Sabres' poor defensive zone coverage contributed to their loss.

HOW:

The New York Times - The Canadiens utilized their speed to exploit open ice against the Sabres.

The New York Times - Lindy Ruff indicated that the Sabres need to put the puck in the right place to control play.

(UPDATED May 11, 2026 17:44 UTC)

In a tough matchup, the Buffalo Sabres fell to the Montreal Canadiens 6-2 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Series, putting them behind in the series at 2-1. Despite an early goal from Tage Thompson, who scored just 53 seconds into the game, the Sabres struggled with turnovers and defensive coverage, allowing the Canadiens to dominate. Looking ahead, the Sabres face a must-win situation in Game 4, which is scheduled for Tuesday at 7:05 PM.