On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran has plenty of thoughts on the Buffalo Sabres taking the opening game of their playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens and some key factors going into game two on Friday night.

It's not surprising that Sabres held court to open the series with a win at home in the Key Bank Center, but a few of the biggest reasons why aren't necessarily what most expected. Patrick talks about the incredible effort of fourth line winger Jordan Greenway and middle line center Ryan McLeod really giving the offense a kick start and propelling Buffalo--on a night where they simply didn't get effective play from their top line of Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch and Peyton Krebs.

Patrick also has thoughts on the great coaching of Lindy Ruff late in this game, particularly in the third period as the Sabres played a sound, mature brand of hockey playing with the lead to close out the Canadians in game one.

Will Sam Carrick be back in the lineup for game two? Patrick thinks he should be if fully ready to go but doubts it will happen. That plus Kris Baker takes a well deserved shot at Patrick, pushing back at a few fans on social media and plenty more.

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