Completely unmarked in the left drawing circle Marcus Johansson got the puck. The Swedish forward did not hesitate and a fraction of a second later Buffalo could cheer on a new victory.

Johansson's goals in the extension to Montreal meant 5–4 and the bottom tipped team now has three wins in the first four games. Johansson points to the positive atmosphere as a partial explanation.

- It's been a lot of fun here since day one. We have a young and studious team that really wants to play hockey, ”he says.

New goal by Olofsson

Marcus Johansson was not the only Swedish to excel in Buffalo. Rasmus Dahlin accounted for two assists and Victor Olofsson continued to make a success. The 24-year-old forward started goal scoring in the match, his fourth goal of the season, and the fourth in powerplay - with last year's season included, Olofsson has accounted for a total of six goals in the world's best league.

Marcus Johansson praises his compatriot.

- It's not only hard, it's extremely well-directed and he knows when to release it. Victor is really a true scorer, he continues in the same way there will be a lot of hits this season, says Johansson.

"Long season"

Buffalo, who has not reached the Stanley Cup playoffs since 2011, has begun the season above expectations. But coach Ralph Krueger faded into all the talk about success.

- We know that we are at the beginning of a long and tough season. At this time of year it is important to collect the points you can. The weaknesses will come, he pointed out at a press conference where he held back the tributes to his own team and instead praised the opponents.

- They came out strong and we need to be better at resisting such resistance. We must learn to resist it. But if we have to learn from a victory, we are happy to do it.