Sabres fans jump in as anthem singer's mic craps out during 'O, Canada'
During Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Buffalo Sabres fans stepped in to sing 'O, Canada' when the anthem singer's microphone failed. The crowd's support helped keep the tradition alive despite the technical issue. The Sabres went on to take an early lead in the game against the Boston Bruins. The moment highlighted the team's longstanding practice of honoring both U.S. and Canadian anthems.
- ▪Sabres fans sang 'O, Canada' when the microphone failed during the anthem at Game 5 of the playoffs.
- ▪Anthem singer Cami Clune was supported by the crowd after the audio malfunction.
- ▪The Sabres have a tradition of playing both the U.S. and Canadian national anthems at home games.
- ▪The microphone issue occurred before the Sabres took a 1-0 lead over the Bruins in the first period.
- ▪Buffalo was aiming to close out the series with a win in Game 5.
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OutKick Sabres fans jump in as anthem singer's mic craps out during 'O, Canada' The Sabres tradition of playing both anthems regardless of opponent led to a memorable crowd moment in Game 5 By Matt Reigle OutKick Published April 28, 2026 8:53pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Dianna Russini Crossed Journalistic Lines Of Ethics With Vrabel | Don't @ Me w/Dan Dakich Dan asks Michele Tafoya for her perspective on the Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel situation.
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