Sabres take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres are set to host the Montreal Canadiens in the second round of the NHL Playoffs, holding a 1-0 lead in the series. This marks the sixth meeting between the two teams this season, with the Sabres having won the last encounter 4-2. Buffalo boasts a strong record of 50-23-9 overall and 21-7-5 within the Atlantic Division, while Montreal stands at 48-24-10 overall and 20-11-3 against the same division. Key players include Rasmus Dahlin for the Sabres, with 19 goals and 55 assists, and Cole Caufield for the Canadiens, with 51 goals and 37 assists. Both teams have been performing well in their last 10 games, with the Sabres averaging 3.7 goals per game and the Canadiens 2.4. Injuries could impact the game, with several players from both teams sidelined. QUESTION: How might the outcome of this playoff series influence the future strategies of both the Sabres and the Canadiens?