Montreal’s nine‑game playoff stretch, capped by a 4‑3 overtime win over Tampa Bay, is the longest opening run in NHL history. After a 4‑1 loss in Game 1, the Canadiens evened the series with a 5‑1 victory, thanks to Alex Newhook’s two goals and a fresh goal streak from Nick Suzuki for the series today again.

The Buffalo Sabres, who swept Boston in the first round and never allowed more than a single goal in each road game, now face a Canadiens squad that won two out of three home games, all decided by a single goal or overtime. A tight matchup could swing the Eastern Conference balance for the next stage.

Vegas’ Golden Knights are preparing to corner Anaheim in Game 4 of their second‑round series, having already won three of four games. With captain Mark Stone sidelined, the Knights rely on players like Brett Howden and defenseman Shea Theodore, who has yet to record an assist in five of his last six contests.

Betting experts point to Suzuki’s recent power‑play goal and empty‑net finish as a likely first goal at the Bell Centre, while Sabres winger Josh Doan could rack up his third straight assist. For Vegas, Theodore’s potential assist could push the Knights’ offense past the Ducks’ defensive wall and secure a deficit in the series today.