Canadiens fans praised the part-French rendition of Canada's national anthem before facing the Canes in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Before the Buffalo Sabres play their home hockey games, two national anthems are sung. First it's the Canadian tune, 'O Canada,' before the United States' anthem, 'The Star Spangled Banner,' is sung.

The Sabres have a tradition. They play the Canadian national anthem—”O Canada”—before each and every game, even when their opponent is not Canadian. It is a noble way of honoring the sport’s large ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a translated article first published in French from Monde de Stars staff writer Esad Avdic. The Carolina Hurricanes scored points well before the first face-off of Game 1 of the ...