The Montreal Canadiens took a 2-1 series lead over the Buffalo Sabres with a commanding 6-2 victory in Game 3 of the second-round Stanley Cup playoff matchup.
Defenseman Lane Hutson was named the game’s first star, recording two assists. Forward Alex Newhook earned second-star honors after scoring his second consecutive two-goal performance, following his double in Game 2 (5-1).
Montreal’s home-ice dominance continued as they built an early lead and never looked back, securing the win in front of their fans.
