Call of the Wilde: Buffalo Sabres drop the Montreal Canadiens 7-2
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The Habs and the Sabres met at the Bell Centre Tuesday night, with Buffalo cruising to a 7-2 win. Brian Wilde has more on the game.
This was supposed to be the year the Sabres finally contended for a playoff spot, but Buffalo has been a disappointment well under .500 on the season. Montreal was supposed to be contending for a top-five pick, but is contending for a playoff spot nearing the quarter point of the season.
Everything seemed upside down, until they met at the Bell Centre on Tuesday night with Buffalo cruising to a 7-2 win.
A highlight of every game for those thinking about how to rebuild the Canadiens for sustainable excellence is when a player who could be traded at the deadline adds to his strong season.
Sean Monahan has been the best Canadiens player who fits that scenario.
Monahan came for a first-round draft pick from Calgary, and there’s a chance that he leaves for a second first-round draft pick, if he continues to play strong hockey for Montreal. The top three scorers on the club are all from the same line, but after Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Kirby Dach comes Monahan.
Monahan is averaging about a half point-per-game while playing intelligent two-way hockey. He would be a strong addition for any team looking to strengthen their middle. He scored in the second period on a terrific play taking the first shot, then splitting the defence to jump on the rebound to get a second shot for the goal.
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