The Canadiens emerged from their first contest of the season with a commanding 4-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres, emptying out the KeyBank Arena rather early in the third period. Olé!
- We got the start we needed
After a dismal season last year, the Canadiens needed to come storming out of the gate to show they’re no longer the team that missed the playoffs six months ago. With 6 new faces, including trade acquisitions Andrew Shaw and Shea Weber, as well as the welcoming sight of a few familiar ones, the new-look Habs did just that.