Canadiens Lineup

Tomas Tatar – Phillip Danault – Brendan Gallagher

Artturi Lehkonen – Max Domi – Andrew Shaw

Jonathan Drouin – Jesperi Kotkaniemi – Joel Armia

Paul Byron – Nate Thompson – Jordan Weal

Victor Mete – Shea Weber

Brett Kulak – Jeff Petry

Jordie Benn – Christian Folin

Carey Price – Antti Niemi

Charles Hudon, Nicolas Deslauriers, Dale Weise, Matthew Peca, Mike Reilly, Charlie Lindgren

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Game Report

Post-game, Claude Julien acknowledged that the Sabres gave his club trouble this season. Yes, indeed. After taking a 1-0 lead after 20 minutes, the Sabres were dreaming about a season sweep over the Canadiens.

But the Canadiens scored four times in the second period. The momentum turned Montreal’s way with an incredible effort by Artturi Lehkonen driving to the Sabres net. Pretty passing from linemates Max Domi and Andrew Shaw set up the opening goal.

Buffalo head coach Phil Housley was disappointed that his team made critical mistakes that handed the Habs a win.

Don’t let the goal total fool you. Carey Price delivered another strong effort in earning his 32nd win of the season. A reckless double minor by Andrew Shaw, some selfish play from Jonathan Drouin and suspect defensive play from the pairing of Brett Kulak and Jeff Petry resulted in the Sabres’ goals.

It wasn’t pretty but the Canadiens fought hard and carved out another win. The victory put the Habs three points up over Columbus and two points behind Carolina. The two teams each hold a game in hand over Montreal.

Plus / Minus

▲  Carey Price, Max Domi, Artturi Lehkonen, Brendan Gallagher, Shea Weber

▼  Jonathan Drouin, Brett Kulak, Andrew Shaw