Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes (75) watches the puck during the first period in game 2 of the second round of the NHL Playoffs at the Key Bank Center in Buffalo on Fri May 8, 2026 (AP News photo)

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Mary Lisa podcast:

#1 Montreal Canadiens Alex Newhook scored two goals as the Buffalo Sabres were defeated by four goals 5-1 in the second round of the NHL playoffs in game two tying the series 1-1.

#2 More Habs who scored Mike Matheson, Alexandre Carrier and Nick Suzuki, Suzuki’s goal was an empty netter. The contribution was huge for the Canadiens knowing the Sabres have a dangerous offense.

#3 While the Canadiens pick up a huge win against the Sabres their offensive stars are struggling. Cole Caufield finally picked up a point after a five game slump and Juraj Slafkovsky picked up an assist his first in eight games.

#4 Montreal rookie goaltender Jakub Dobes stopped 27 shots in a critcal game like this the Canadiens depended on their goalie who allowed just one goal.

 #5 Series tied at 1-1 continues Sunday at the Belle Centre in Montreal both teams evenly matched how do you see this one turning out and do you see the Canadiens with a home ice advantage?

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