Pierre LeBrun

So both teams kind of adjusting.

I don't think game one was that great.

I think it was kind of a tepid, both teams putting their feet in the water and trying to get a read on each other.

The most impressive part of the night for me was seeing the way the Sabres closed it down the third period.

They had a two-goal lead.

I don't know how you guys feel, but

I think game management is a rare skill among a lot of young players coming into the league in the modern NHL.

And it feels like a two-goal lead isn't enough for a lot of young players.

And the Sabres, and Lindy Ruff talked about this after the game, the Sabres since December have learned

to play the clock and to do more mature things.

And that was a clinic last night in the third period.

I don't know what the Habs were smoking.

They felt they could build after a third period.

Well, of course you have the buck.

The Sabres were sitting back and just pushing out to the perimeter.

I mean, that was...

Really impressive by Buffalo to see how they can close down a game like that again, and they've been doing it for a while.

But I do think we'll see a better Montreal team.

You know, that top line that has been scrutinized.

I mean, Cole Caulfield today met the media for the first time in six days, and he's feeling it.