The Montreal Canadiens are keeping their spirits high after the Buffalo Sabres evened the second-round playoff series with a 3-2 win in Game 4 on Tuesday night at the Bell Centre.
Game Recap
Buffalo's Zach Benson scored the game-winning goal on his birthday, breaking a 2-2 tie in the third period. The Sabres' victory tied the best-of-seven series at 2-2, shifting momentum as the teams head back to Buffalo for Game 5.
Montreal goaltender Jakub Dobes made several key saves but could not stop Benson's decisive shot. The Canadiens had rallied from a 2-0 deficit with goals from Jake Evans and Alex Newhook, but the Sabres' pressure proved too much in the final frame.
Team Reactions
Despite the loss, Canadiens players expressed confidence in their ability to bounce back. "We've faced adversity all season," said defenseman Alexandre Carrier. "We know what it takes to win on the road."
Head coach Martin St. Louis emphasized the need to focus on the next game. "We had some lapses, but we'll adjust. This series is far from over."
Series Outlook
Game 5 is scheduled for Thursday night in Buffalo. The Canadiens will look to regain the series lead, while the Sabres aim to build on their home-ice advantage. The winner of the series will advance to the Eastern Conference Final.
