Montreal Canadiens Summary
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The Montreal Canadiens faced a tough defeat against the Buffalo Sabres, losing 5-3. Tage Thompson starred for the Sabres, recording a hat trick and contributing two assists, marking his 200th career goal.
This loss leaves the Canadiens in a foul mood, as they had been earning points in five of their last six games prior to this match. Canadiens coach St. Louis noted the team's inability to compete effectively in the trenches against the Sabres, leading to calls for adjustments, particularly to the third line.
Lane Hutson also made headlines by becoming the second-fastest defenseman to record 100 assists in the NHL, a milestone only previously achieved faster by Sergei Zubov. This game has intensified the competition within the Atlantic Division, with the Sabres proving to be a formidable opponent as they continue their surge in the standings.