Sabres vs. Canadiens Game 6: Key takeaways as Buffalo spoils Habs’ party, forces Game 7

The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Montreal Canadiens 8-3 in Game 6 on Saturday night at the Bell Centre, forcing a decisive Game 7 back in Buffalo on Monday. Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin opened the scoring in the dominant road victory, keeping Buffalo's season alive. Coach Lindy Ruff opted to keep the team off the ice between Games 5 and 6 to relieve pressure ahead of the must-win contest.