Late in Game 3 of the first-round playoff series between the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres on May 10, 2026, multiple line brawls broke out, leading to several ejections and penalties. The incident occurred with under two minutes remaining in the third period at the Bell Centre in Montreal.
According to NHL officials, the brawls involved players from both teams, including Canadiens forward Cole Caufield and Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin. The altercations resulted in a total of 10 game misconducts and 86 penalty minutes. No serious injuries were reported.
The Sabres won the game 4-2, taking a 2-1 series lead. The league is expected to review the incident for potential fines or suspensions.
