Bleav in Buffalo

The Montreal Canadiens outplayed the Sabres in every way in a 5-1 game two win that evened the series with Buffalo at 1-1.

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Sal Majorana is joined by TNT analyst Darren Pang to break down the Buffalo Sabres’ playoff resurgence, the impact of Zach Benson and Josh Doan, Alex Lyon’s steady play in net, and why Buffalo suddenly looks like a legitimate Stanley Cup contender. Plus, Pang explains why playoff hockey in Buffalo brings out some of the best energy in the NHL.

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The Sabres were able to finish the Boston Bruins in six games, and had the benefit of waiting while Montreal and Tampa Bay went seven games. The Canadiens edged the lightning 2-1 Sunday night, setting up the first meeting between Buffalo and Montreal in the postseason since back in 1998 when the Sabres swept them. This year, the regular season series was 2-2-0. Who has the edge in what should be a very tight postseason match-up? Paul Hamilton joined Adam and Sal for a series preview.

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The Sabres got goals from Alex Tuch, Mattias Samuelsson, Zach Benson, and Josh Norris along with 25 saves from Alex Lyon in a 4-1 series clinching game six win over the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on Friday night. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana share takes on how the Sabres were able to use their advantage in speed, playmaking ability, coaching, and ultimately grit, to win their first postseason series since 2007.

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It's well known in NHL playoff circles that the series clinching game is the hardest one to win. After a 14-year postseason drought, the Sabres found that out Tuesday night at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. David Pastrnak scored on a breakaway in overtime to lift the Bruins to a 2-1 win. The Sabres now lead the series 3-2 ahead of game six Friday night in Boston.

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The Sabres have taken control of their opening round playoff series against Boston with two road wins, including an absolutely dominating effort in a 6-1 final in game four Sunday. Buffalo comes home with a 3-1 series lead and a chance to clinch Tuesday night at KeyBank Center. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana discussed how and why the series turned, and what it will take to finish it on Tuesday night.

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The grades on the 2026 Bills draft range from a straight A to barely passing. As always, we won't know the true answer for a number of years, but if anything, Bills GM and President of Football Operations Brandon Beane and his staff were deliberate in their approach. He (we think wisely) traded out of the first round and addressed some key positions, along with a somewhat surprising emphasis on cornerback. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana have a full review.

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Thursday night was about what Bills GM/President of Football Operations Brandon Beane didn't do - that was make a first round pick. Instead, as we expected, he trade down three times and out of the first round, adding picks and no doubt aligning those picks to what the Bills have evaluated with players that match value. After trading his second round pick for receiver DJ Moore, he starts Friday night near the top of the second round at 35, and has added to the haul, giving him many options moving forward. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana share takes on why this made sense.

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The complexion of the opening round series between the Bruins and Sabres has changed after Boston's strong response with a 4-2 win in game two. No miracle comeback for Buffalo as was the case in game one. The Bruins have gained the edge with their physical, slow it down style that has negated the Sabres advantage in speed. Add to that, Buffalo now faces serious questions in goal. Matt Fairburn is the Sabres beat reporter for The Athletic. He joined Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana as the series shifts to TD Garden tied 1-1.

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Bills GM/President of Football Operations Brandon Beane made a point on Monday that so many of us have concluded about this year's draft. Without giving the actual number, he said that they are on the "low end" of where they typically are in terms of first round grades. That further supports the argument to try and trade down from the 26th pick. We think Beane will certainly try to do that if he can find a partner. Assuming he can't, Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana talk about six different areas of need for Buffalo and players they could conceivably take in that spot.

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