McLeod Power Sabres to Game 1 Win Over Canadiens, Series Lead · May 6, 2026
Buffalo jumped out 2-0 in the first on Josh Doan's backdoor tap-in and Ryan McLeod's power-play finish, both engineered by Zach Benson. Bowen Byram's second power-play marker of the night pushed it to 4-1, matching the Sabres' franchise record for goals by a defenseman in a single postseason. Nick Suzuki and Kirby Dach replied for Montreal — Dach's deflection-off-the-keeper a highlight — but Alex Lyon's 26-save effort held firm. Buffalo's revitalized power play, 2-for-3 after going 1-for-24 against Boston, was the difference as the Sabres take a 1-0 series lead.
May 7, 2026
Source: NHL