Sabres Fall to Canadiens at KeyBank Center in a 3-1 Contest
In a recent National Hockey League game at the KeyBank Center, the Buffalo Sabres faced off against the Montreal Canadiens. The Sabres entered the match with a record of 0-0, while the Canadiens held a record of 0-0. The final score was 3-1 in favor of the visiting team.
The Buffalo Sabres started strong with an early goal in the first period, but that would be their only point for the night. Despite taking more shots on goal than their opponents, with a total of 37 attempts compared to Montreal's 27, they were unable to convert these opportunities into points. The home team's shooting percentage was just three percent by game's end.
The Canadiens' goaltender had an impressive performance between the pipes, saving 36 out of 37 shots for a save percentage of ninety-seven percent. This defensive effort was crucial in securing Montreal's victory over Buffalo. On offense, they capitalized on one out of three powerplays and ended up scoring two even-strength goals.
Buffalo also had powerplay opportunities but managed to score only once from their five chances. Their penalty kill unit allowed one goal during shorthanded situations and made six saves from seven shots when down a player.
Faceoffs were evenly matched throughout the game; both teams took part in fifty-five faceoffs each. However, Montreal came out slightly ahead with fifty-three percent faceoff wins compared to Buffalo’s forty-seven percent.
The Sabres' goaltender faced fewer shots than his counterpart but saved twenty-four out of twenty-seven for an eighty-nine percent save rate which wasn't enough against Montreal’s offensive efforts that led them to secure three goals by night’s end.
Looking ahead after this tough loss at home, fans can catch the next Buffalo Sabres game as they visit Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on October 24th at 6:45 PM Eastern Time. This matchup will be available for viewing on ESPN+ and MSG-B channel six hundred thirty-five dash one for those following away from home.