The collision between Beck Malenstyn of the Buffalo Sabres and Jakub Dobes, the rookie goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens, has become a focal point in their playoff series. During the second period of Game 3, Malenstyn skated into the Canadiens' crease at full speed, knocking Dobes to the ice and dislodging the net. Although Dobes returned to the game after medical evaluation, the incident led to a power play for Montreal, which Juraj Slafkovsky capitalized on, scoring to extend the Canadiens' lead to 4-1. The Canadiens ultimately won 6-2, taking a 2-1 series lead. Analysts are debating whether Malenstyn made a genuine effort to avoid Dobes or if he intentionally targeted him. The officials assessed a minor penalty for goaltender interference, but many believe a five-minute major for charging would have been more appropriate given the circumstances. The incident adds to the physicality and tension of the series, with both teams now anticipating a possible review by the NHL's Department of Player Safety before Game 4.