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Sabres Take Game 1 & David Pagnotta Talks Leafs Summer Plans
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Welcome to Daily Faceoff Live!
The second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs is already delivering chaos as the Buffalo Sabres and Anaheim Ducks make massive statements in their playoff series.
We kick things off with the Buffalo Sabres taking a 1-0 series lead over the Montreal Canadiens, jumping out to an early lead and holding on after a strong Game 1 performance. We talk about Montreal hitting multiple posts early and whether the Canadiens should consider giving Jakub Dobes a rest as the series continues.
We also dive into the Anaheim Ducks tying their playoff series with the Vegas Golden Knights, as Leo Carlsson scored the game-winning goal in a huge road victory. Despite taking costly penalties and struggling on a key 5-on-3 opportunity, the Ducks continue to get contributions throughout the lineup while Joel Quenneville pushes all the right buttons behind the bench.
Plus, we cover:
• The Philadelphia Flyers’ playoff chances and whether they can get back into their series
• Whether a top-5 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft could be traded
• David Pagnotta joins with the latest NHL insider news and trade rumors
• What the Toronto Maple Leafs could do this offseason
• Could the San Jose Sharks trade down at the NHL Draft?
• What might the Chicago Blackhawks do with the 4th overall pick?
• Why Jim Rutherford stepped down
• Nathan MacKinnon’s comments on Gabriel Landeskog and Colorado’s playoff outlook
• The Norris Trophy Finalists
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