"When do we fire Granato" "Alex Tuch is terrible": Buffalo Sabres' fourth loss of season to Canadiens leaves fans pointing fingers

The Buffalo Sabres faced yet another disappointing defeat at the hands of the Montreal Canadiens, marking their fourth loss of the season against their Northern rivals. The game played at the KeyBank Center on Monday showcased a promising performance from the Sabres, but in the end, it was the Canadiens who emerged victorious with a 3-1 scoreline.

Buffalo's lone goal came from the skilled forward Jeff Skinner. However, despite outshooting the Canadiens by a significant margin, the Sabres could not secure a win. Their struggle continued when Brendan Gallagher managed to drive to the blue paint and sneak a loose puck past goaltender Eric Comrie just over three minutes into the third period.

Goaltender Jake Allen was the hero for the Canadiens, making an impressive 36 saves to keep his team ahead. Montreal also received contributions from Justin Barron and Tanner Pearson, adding to the Sabres' misery.

Sabres fans are growing increasingly frustrated with the team's inability to secure a victory against the Canadiens this season, with some calling for HC Don Granato's sacking.

"When do we fire Granato? When?" - one fan wrote

"Alex Tuch is terrible" - another wrote

As the losses pile up, fingers are being pointed at various aspects of the team's performance, from defensive lapses to offensive inefficiency. It's clear that Buffalo Sabres has some work to do to turn their season around and give their loyal fans something to cheer about.

Montreal Canadiens Outshine Buffalo Sabres in Hard-Fought Victory

In a tightly contested match between the Buffalo Sabres and the Montreal Canadiens, it was the Canadiens who ultimately emerged victorious with a final score of 3-1.

The Canadiens struck first in the opening period, with Justin Barron finding the back of the net just 2 minutes and 56 seconds into the game. Barron capitalized on a rebound after Mattias Samuelsson blocked a shot by Arber Xhekaj, giving Montreal the early lead.

The Sabres responded with a power-play goal at the 7:13 mark of the first period. Jeff Skinner rifled a shot off the crossbar and into the net, equalizing the score at 1-1.

As the game progressed, the third period proved to be decisive. Brendan Gallagher scored a critical goal for the Canadiens at 3:31 into the period, putting them ahead 2-1. Gallagher's persistence paid off as he poked the puck past Sabres goaltender Eric Comrie from close range.

With time winding down, the Canadiens extended their lead on a power-play goal by Tanner Pearson, assisted by Brendan Gallagher and Alex Newhook, securing a 3-1 victory.

The game showcased the Canadiens' ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, while the Buffalo Sabres, despite outshooting their opponents 37-27, couldn't convert their chances into goals.