Buffalo Sabres' Jeff Skinner (53) scores on Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault (35) as Canadiens' Joel Armia (40) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in Montreal. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault (35) makes a save against Buffalo Sabres' Tage Thompson (72) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 in Montreal. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
Montreal Canadiens' Brandon Gignac (74) and Buffalo Sabres' Jordan Greenway (12) vie for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in Montreal. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
Montreal Canadiens' Mike Matheson (8) is called for boarding on Buffalo Sabres' Zach Benson (9) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 in Montreal. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
Buffalo Sabres' Alex Tuch (89) scores on Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault (35) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in Montreal. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
Buffalo Sabres' Dylan Cozens (24) shoots on Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault (35) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 in Montreal. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
Buffalo Sabres' Zemgus Girgensons (28) celebrates a goal on Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault (35) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in Montreal. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
Montreal Canadiens' Kirby Dach (77) celebrates a goal by teammate Arber Xhekaj (not shown) on Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 in Montreal. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
Buffalo Sabres' Casey Mittelstadt (37) is checked by Montreal Canadiens' Arber Xhekaj (72) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in Montreal. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)