The Sabres defeated Montreal 4-2 in Game 1 of their second-round Eastern Conference playoff series Wednesday with a multigoal showing on the power play, the likes of which the Sabres haven't been able to produce since the last time they tallied two power-play markers on March 31. The fifth annual Western New York for Hope Diaper and Hygiene Drive returned on Wednesday.Through May 20, people can drop off diapers and other essential supplies like shampoo, deodorant, and toothbrushes at several locations — including all Delta Sonic locations across Western New York.A Buffalo man accused of threatening the city’s deputy mayor with a knife last week was convicted of murdering a priest in Buffalo more than 40 years ago. William Royle, 67, is accused of making the threat against Deputy Mayor Eugenio Russi near Court Street on Friday. In tandem with Mental Health Awareness Month, the Niagara County Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services has launched the Hope Speaks Niagara Community Coalition.