Flat First Period Dooms the Habs | PuckTalk Post-Game

Welcome back to PuckTalk MTL for a full Montreal Canadiens post-game analysis after a frustrating night where a flat first period ultimately doomed the Habs.

In this post-game episode, we break down how a slow start put Montreal behind the eight ball early and why the Canadiens were unable to fully recover against the Buffalo Sabres.

We analyze the game in detail—missed assignments, lack of intensity, poor puck management, and defensive breakdowns that allowed Buffalo to seize momentum. From there, we examine how the Canadiens tried to claw their way back, including adjustments in structure, lineup usage, and special teams play. Were the changes too late? Which players responded, and which struggled to match the Sabres’ pace?

This post-game breakdown also highlights Buffalo’s execution, forecheck pressure, and ability to capitalize early, giving Sabres fans insight into what went right. For Habs fans, we focus on lessons learned, recurring issues with starts, and what Montreal must fix immediately to avoid repeat performances.

Whether you’re a Montreal Canadiens fan, a Buffalo Sabres supporter, or a passionate NHL and hockey fan, this video delivers honest analysis that goes beyond the box score.

If you’re searching for Habs post-game reactions, Canadiens vs Sabres analysis, or breakdowns of slow NHL starts, this episode is for you.

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0:00 - Show Start
1:29 - Game Highlights - Sabres Scored Early, Habs Couldn't Catch Up!
5:27 - Coach K's Game Report - Habs' Defense Pinched Too Early..Didn't Defend!
12:07 - Throwing Flowers At Some Good Performers In This Game
14:49 - Looking At The Power Play...It's Starting To Fizzle Out!

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In every episode, Kosta Papoulias takes a deep dive into the latest Montreal Canadiens news involving Ivan Demidov, Patrik Laine, Juraj Slafkovsky, Josh Anderson, Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, Kirby Dach, Joe Veleno, Jake Evans, Zach Bolduc, Brendan Gallagher, Alex Newhook, Oliver Kapanen, Habs Defencemen, Arber Xhekaj, Kaiden Guhle, Sam Montembeault, Lane Hutson, Jayden Struble, Alex Carrier, Mike Matheson, Noah Dobson, Jakub Dobes, Jacob Fowler, Kent Hughes, Martin St Louis.

Dans chaque épisode, Kosta Papoulias analyse en profondeur les dernières nouvelles des Canadiens de Montréal concernant Ivan Demidov, Patrik Laine, Juraj Slafkovsky, Josh Anderson, Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, Kirby Dach, Joe Veleno, Jake Evans, Zach Bolduc, Brendan Gallagher, Alex Newhook, Oliver Kapanen, Habs Defencemen, Arber Xhekaj, Kaiden Guhle, Sam Montembeault, Lane Hutson, Jayden Struble, Alex Carrier, Mike Matheson, Noah Dobson, Jakub Dobes, Jacob Fowler, Kent Hughes et Martin St Louis.

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