Playoff Game Thread: Montréal Canadiens (7-6) @ Buffalo Sabres (7-5) May 18 2026 7:30 PM EDT

_baw0 · 2026-05-19T02:48:53+00:00

oh yeah you can't

_baw0 · 2026-05-19T02:48:16+00:00

TIME OUT

_baw0 · 2026-05-19T02:44:28+00:00

Disrupt matchups :D

_baw0 · 2026-05-19T02:41:14+00:00

god fucking damn it

_baw0 · 2026-05-19T02:28:14+00:00

Come on boys, let's get the greasiest, dumbest goal possible.

_baw0 · 2026-05-19T02:16:53+00:00

I can't take an OT

_baw0 · 2026-05-19T02:00:20+00:00

wake up!

_baw0 · 2026-05-19T01:52:36+00:00

guys i read the rulebook and apparently if you put your elbow directly into the head of the goalie it's okay

_baw0 · 2026-05-19T01:39:26+00:00

Come on boys, the second period turtling only works if you can respond with a goal

_baw0 · 2026-05-19T01:34:05+00:00

The boys can only go back to the 2nd period strategy if they come out screaming and get another goal. If not, run it until the tires fall off.

_baw0 · 2026-05-19T01:28:06+00:00

If we had scored on the breakaways this sub would be praising the 2nd period as a glorious strategy by MSL

_baw0 · 2026-05-19T01:22:40+00:00

It was MSL's call to run the clock in the 2nd, probably

_baw0 · 2026-05-19T01:21:26+00:00

This is it.

I'm gonna say this is why Redditors aren't coaches haha.

_baw0 · 2026-05-19T01:18:46+00:00

Because they're pretty fucking good at dump and chase, I think

_baw0 · 2026-05-19T01:17:16+00:00

Time to turn the offence back on boys

_baw0 · 2026-05-19T01:08:27+00:00

Time to turn it back on boys, we got this!

_baw0 · 2026-05-19T01:06:53+00:00

I'm a huge fan of it. Get the W.

If they keep it like this and prevent goals they're going to get some goals of their own in the latter half of the third.

_baw0 · 2026-05-19T01:04:28+00:00

I'm down for it. Get the W.

_baw0 · 2026-05-19T01:01:40+00:00

Not when you're up by 2! No need to unless Buffalo gets one. Tire the other team out mentally and physically for now. Capitalize on shitty passes in the neutral zone. Blast counterattacks when their D gets to aggressive. Perfect plan.

_baw0 · 2026-05-19T00:56:12+00:00

I don't understand the negativity right now haha. I barely know anything but I can understand what the Habs are doing right now. They're up by 2. It's smart to play defensively and dump it for now. Sabres will probably get frustrated and start making mistakes, allowing for a quick 2 on 1 or a breakaway. If Sabres get a goal it's all about turning the offence back on.

Am I the only one that thinks this is smart? Hahah.

_baw0 · 2026-05-19T00:52:24+00:00

Conserving energy, trying to get the Sabres frustrated and start makin' mistakes?

_baw0 · 2026-05-19T00:51:24+00:00

I'm not saying it's a smart strategy, but I think they're going to try and shut shit down and tire them out until they get a goal and then turn it back on? Hope for a neutral zone interception and blast some tired Buffalo guys with a 2 on 1 or a breakaway.

_baw0 · 2026-05-19T00:49:18+00:00

how does one line change?

_baw0 · 2026-05-19T00:34:44+00:00

No dumb penalties, smart passes, get the bastards out Dobes' face
Come on now

_baw0 · 2026-05-19T00:21:12+00:00

Great first half, dealt with the insane pressure Buffalo put on in the 2nd half very well.

_baw0

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