CURSD Match Report: Montréal Canadiens 😔 Unlucky (-24) | Buffalo Sabres 😏 Lucky (+24)
Buffalo Sabres 4 - 2 Montréal Canadiens (Playoffs · series BUF 1-0 MTL). Buffalo Sabres fired 16 shots on goal, Montréal Canadiens fired 28. The data says Montréal Canadiens deserved better in this playoff game.
The Data
| Stat | Buffalo Sabres | Montréal Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 16 | 28 |
| Power play | 2/3 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 37% | 63% |
| Hits | 27 | 31 |
| Blocked shots | 12 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 7 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
| PIM | 4 | 6 |
Key Signals
- Montréal Canadiens outshot and lost (16-28 SOG) - Montréal Canadiens goalie struggled at 75.0% save percentage
Verdict
CURSD Match Score: Montréal Canadiens -24 (Unlucky) | Buffalo Sabres +24 (Lucky)
Montréal Canadiens were on the wrong side of the margins, but it wasn't egregious.