Brawl ensues after goalie collision in Sabres-Canadiens (1:09)

Brawl ensues after goalie collision in Sabres-Canadiens (1:09)

Greg Wyshynski May 10, 2026, 11:48 PM ET

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Greg Wyshynski is ESPN's senior NHL writer.

Buffalo Sabres star Tage Thompson said his team was "too emotional" in its 6-2 loss to the Canadiens in Game 3 on Sunday night, and Montreal's raucous home crowd at Bell Centre played a big role in that.

"We gave them life," said Thompson, who scored the game's opening goal only to watch Montreal score the next four to take a 2-1 series lead. "A couple plays we didn't execute on, they capitalized on them. Obviously, the building is pretty rocking, so it's a little deflating.

"I think we got a little too emotional tonight, too. We talk about it all the time: just staying even-keeled [through] highs and lows, just try to stay right in the middle.…