Buffalo Sabres, playing loose

BUF NZ and DZ transition offense (2026 Playoff Playbook Part 10)

Here’s a tweet that encapsulated the Buffalo Sabres’ win over the Montreal Canadiens last night.

MTL held an edge in shots and zone time but were unable to create high-quality chances. After consistently catching a veteran Tampa Bay Lightning team in transition, the Habs found themselves victimized by similar tactics against the loose-playing Sabres.