Alex Galchenyuk added to his point total, setting up Greg Pateryn for a one-timer and Pateryn's first ever NHL goal with under a minute played in the second period. Alex Galchenyuk made sure Pateryn got the puck for his first career goal in the big leagues.
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Pateryn took a tripping penalty moments later, but the Habs were able to kill the penalty without giving up much to the Sabres. The Habs were building off the early goal and were demonstrating more speed, taking more risks.