Montreal

Captain Nick Suzuki and Jake Evans scored 68 seconds apart late in the second period, and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 6-3 on Thursday night to take a 3-2 lead in their second-round playoff series.

Series returns to Montreal Saturday night

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Montreal Canadiens players celebrate a goal by right wing Ivan Demidov during the third period in Game 5 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday. (Jeffrey T.…