Tonight’s matchup between the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres feels like a momentum game. Montreal has looked sharper defensively lately, and if Jakub Dobeš stays hot in net, the Canadiens have a real edge at home. Buffalo still has the firepower to make this chaotic fast, especially with their transition attack, so expect a physical, high-energy playoff atmosphere with little margin for mistakes. Slight edge to Montreal, but this one could swing on special teams and goaltending.