# Can Montreal Canadiens bounce back against Buffalo Sabres? Postgame analysis and thoughts for Game 2

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Podcast: [Locked On Canadiens - Daily Podcast on the Montreal Canadiens](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-canadiens-daily-podcast-on-the-montreal-canadiens-444785)
Published: 2026-05-07T04:00:00+00:00
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Montreal Canadiens search for answers after stumbling in Game 1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. Can Martin St. Louis and stars like Cole Caufield and Mike Matheson get their games back and rally the Habs and avoid falling behind in the series? We break down the lineup changes, from Joe Veleno’s tough playoff debut to the impact of splitting up successful forward lines and defensive pairings. We examine why Montreal’s forecheck and defensive structure faltered against a faster, opportunistic Buffalo team, scrutinize Matheson’s continued struggles, and discuss adjustments needed for Game 2—including potential reuniting of key pairings and reigniting the top line of Suzuki, Slafkovksy, and Caufield as well as Demidov. Listeners get candid analysis on playoff urgency, game management, goaltender Jakub Dobes’s bounce-back potential, and whether Montreal’s stars can rediscover their edge against the Sabres’ dynamic attack.

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