Sven Andrighetto put the Habs on the board on the line's second shift of the game with David Desharnais and Max Pacioretty both drawing assists on the play. The Canadiens continued to attack, registering seven shots on net on eight shot attempts in the first eight minutes of the game before P.K. was penalized for what looked close to a slewfoot on Evander Kane.
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The Sabres only registered one shot on net on the subsequent powerplay, but spent enough time in the Canadiens' zone to establish an offensive rhythm.