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Canadiens Win OT Game 7, Reach Eastern Conference Finals

5/19/2026

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Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in overtime of Game 7, moving to the Eastern Conference finals.
Alex Newhook netted the 11:22 overtime winner, his second Game 7 playoff goal, while Danault and Bolduc also scored.
Buffalo secured the Division with a 39-9-5 record, saw its Game 7 record slip to 1-7 (1-3 in overtime) as it prepares to meet Carolina Hurricanes, who return after an 11-day break, longest in NHL history, Thursday.

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Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in overtime of Game 7, moving to the Eastern Conference finals.
Alex Newhook netted the 11:22 overtime winner, his second Game 7 playoff goal, while Danault and Bolduc also scored.
Buffalo secured the Division with a 39-9-5 record, saw its Game 7 record slip to 1-7 (1-3 in overtime) as it prepares to meet Carolina Hurricanes, who return after an 11-day break, longest in NHL history, Thursday.