3 Sabres Who Need to Step Up in the Second Round vs the Canadiens & 3 Critical Players Needed to Win

Plus a look at Round 2 predictions.

All the latest from our great team of Buffalo Sabres writers.

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3 Sabres Who Need to Step Up in the Second Round vs the Canadiens

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3 Critical Sabres Needed to Beat the Canadiens

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2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2 Predictions

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From NHL.com

Blade Gang gets Sabres fans rolling before Game 1 against Canadiens

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