The Habs have not lost back-to-back games in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs yet and try to avoid that fate Friday night in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series in Buffalo.
Jordan Staal and Andrei Svechnikov each had a goal and an assist Thursday as the visiting Carolina Hurricanes topped the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their best-of-seven second-round series.
The Minnesota Timberwolves were blown out in Game 2, but they still earned a crucial road split as they look to take a 2-1 series lead when they host the San Antonio Spurs for Game 3 of their Western Conference second-round playoff series.
Joshua Van will be looking to extend his win streak to seven when he defends his UFC flyweight title for the first time on Saturday against No. 3 contender Tatsuro Taira in the UFC 328 co-main event at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.