Game 2 Liveblog: Alex Newhook scores twice, Canadiens lead Sabres 3-0 in second period
The Montreal Canadiens will seek a split on the road to start their second-round playoff series against the Buffalo Sabres in Game 2 on Friday night at KeyBank Center.
Puck drop at 7 p.m. (CBC, Sportsnet, TVA Sports, TSN Radio 690, 98.5 FM).
Here are the keys to tonight’s game.
Stay tuned to this page for updates and game highlights throughout the evening. You can also keep the conversation going over on our livestream on the Hockey Inside Out YouTube channel.
Second Period: Newhook again
After killing a penalty, Alex Newhook scored his second goal of the night to give the Habs a three-goal lead. Noah Dobson got his first point of the postseason. 3-0 Canadiens
Ivan Demidov left for the dressing room after getting hit hard by Jordan Greenway on the Habs’ power play. Demidov returned to the bench.
First Period: Early lead
Off the draw won by Phillip Danault, defenceman Mike Matheson beat Alex Lyon with a point shot. 2-0 Canadiens
Alex Newhook opened scoring with his second goal of the playoffs at 1:36. It was on the first shot of the game. 1-0 Canadiens
