Nick Suzuki slams Canadiens after ugly Game 6 collapse vs. Sabres
The Montreal Canadiens suffered a 8-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres in Game 6 of the NHL Eastern Conference semifinals, squandering an early 3-1 lead and forcing a Game 7. Captain Nick Suzuki criticized the team's performance, calling it their worst of the season. Head coach Martin St. Louis also acknowledged the team's lack of composure as Buffalo rallied behind backup goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.
- ▪The Montreal Canadiens lost 8-3 to the Buffalo Sabres in Game 6, despite leading 3-1 early.
- ▪Backup goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped all 17 shots he faced and helped Buffalo score seven unanswered goals.
- ▪Nick Suzuki called the loss the worst game the Canadiens have played this season.
- ▪Coach Martin St. Louis said his team lacked calm and poise during Buffalo's comeback.
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