Sabres, Golden Knights and Canadiens all try to advance on Friday
Canadiens trying to win their first playoff series since 2021
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Open this photo in gallery:Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff reacts during the third period in Game 5 of his team's first-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday in Buffalo.Jeffrey T. Barnes/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountCloseout time has arrived in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, and the pressure to avoid a Game 7 is squarely on Montreal, Buffalo and Vegas on Friday night.A tantalizing tripleheader of Game 6 action begins with the Tampa Bay Lightning’s visit to the Canadiens and the Sabres’ trip to Boston, followed by the Golden Knights visiting the Utah Mammoth in the nightcap.While the Knights have had a wealth of postseason success – more than their share, most of their opponents…
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