Patrik Laine showcased his skills with a hat trick, leading the Montreal Canadiens to a decisive 6-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres, who are now on an 11-game winless streak.
The Canadiens ended their two-game losing streak, with contributions from Juraj Slafkovsky, Joel Armia, and Josh Anderson. Buffalo's struggles continued, with Dylan Cozens scoring their only goal.
Laine's performance highlighted his return from injury, scoring six goals in seven games, including three on power plays.
