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Hutson notched two power-play assists in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Sabres in Game 3.

Both helpers came in the second period as the Canadiens blew open a 1-1 tie. It was Hutson's first multi-point performance of the postseason, but he's been one of Montreal's steadiest threats so far. He has gotten onto the scoresheet in eight of 10 playoff contests while compiling two goals and nine points, including one goal and four assists with the man advantage.

Caufield produced a goal and an assist Sunday, both on the power play, in a 6-2 win over the Sabres in Game 3.

The 25-year-old winger snapped a five-game point drought with a strong effort, as Caufield gave Montreal the lead for good with his tally early in the second period before helping to set up Juraj Slafkovsky later in the frame. Caufield has two goals and six points in 10 games during the Canadiens' postseason run, with all of his scoring coming on the power play, heading into Game 4 on Tuesday.

Newhook scored two goals in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Sabres in Game 3.

It's the second straight two-goal performance for Newhook, who scored Montreal's first and last goals in this win. The 25-year-old produced 13 goals and 25 points over 42 regular-season games this year, but he's suddenly become a sniper in the playoffs with five goals in the last four contests.

Dobes made 26 saves on 28 shots in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Sabres in Game 3.

Tage Thompson knocked a puck past Dobes just 53 seconds into the first period, but he shook it off and allowed only a power-play tally by Rasmus Dahlin the rest of the way as Montreal's offense took control. The 24-year-old netminder sports an impressive 2.13 GAA and .918 save percentage through his first 10 career playoff starts heading into Game 4 on Tuesday, as the Canadiens look to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series.

Dahlin produced a power-play goal and an even-strength assist in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Canadiens in Game 3.

The Norris Trophy finalist recorded his first points of the series, helping to set up Tage Thompson for a first-period goal before snapping home his own tally late in the second. Dahlin has two goals and six points in nine games this postseason, and both goals have come with the man advantage.

Thompson scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Canadiens in Game 3.

The star center opened the scoring just 53 seconds into the first period, but Montreal produced the next four goals to pull away. The points were the first of the series for Thompson. Through nine contests this postseason, he's delivered three goals and nine points, including two power-play assists. Thompson may need to come up big in Game 4 on Tuesday if Buffalo is going to even the series.

Lyon stopped 31 of 36 shots in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Canadiens in Game 3. Montreal's final goal was scored into an empty net.

The veteran netminder came up with some big saves, but defensive breakdowns by Buffalo once again led to plenty of open looks and second chances for Montreal. Lyon has now given up nine goals on 63 shots over the last two games, both losses, and while he isn't fully at fault for those results, head coach Lindy Ruff may have to consider a switch in the crease for Game 4 on Tuesday.

Eichel notched two assists, including one on the power play, in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Ducks in Game 4.

Eichel earned his first multi-point effort since Game 5 of the first round versus the Mammoth. He's also stuck in a seven-game goal drought, but he has earned 10 assists in that span, including four with the man advantage. Overall, Eichel has earned a goal, 12 helpers, 25 shots on net and a plus-3 rating over 10 playoff contests while filling his usual top-line role.

Marner notched three assists, including one on the power play, and fired two shots on goal in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Ducks in Game 4.

Marner has earned four goals and five helpers over four games in the second round. The 29-year-old winger is up to 16 points, 27 shots on net and a plus-9 rating over 10 playoff contests. Marner leads the postseason in points and has looked particularly good with four multi-point efforts over his last five games.

Hertl scored a goal in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Ducks in Game 4.

Hertl's last goal came before the trade deadline when he had two points against the Red Wings on March 4. He had been limited to seven assists, 62 shots on net, 50 hits and a minus-11 rating during the 29-game goal drought. Hertl now has three points, 17 shots on net, 23 hits and a minus-2 rating over 10 playoff contests. The 32-year-old put up 48 points across 80 previous postseason games prior to his year, earning those numbers across seven prior runs. He has filled a third-line role and appears set to continue in that spot now that William Karlsson is back to center the second line.