Hidden Game: Jakub Dobes stones Sabres as Canadiens deadlock series

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to determine one of the keys to success during the regular season is to limit the length of slumps.

The Canadiens’ longest losing streak this season was five games (0-4-1) in November, before the season was two months old. Indeed, Montreal never lost consecutive games after March 14-15.

Sabres goaltender Alex Lyon eyes the puck as Sabres defenceman Owen Power (25) chases Canadiens’ Josh Anderson (17) in Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup...