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Newhook OT Goal Sends Canadiens to Eastern Final

5/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Alex Newhook scored in overtime as the Montreal Canadiens won Game 7, advancing to the Eastern Conference Final and tying him for third with seven playoff goals.
Jakub Dobes made 37 saves after being pulled in Game 6, posting a .910 save percentage.
Seismic sensors at the Centre recorded a magnitude-0.5 tremor when Montreal built a 2-0 lead.
Former players Chris Nilan and Rick Green said Montreal surrendered two-goal leads in Games 6 and 7.

History

Historical Context

In 1979 the Montreal Canadiens finished the regular season with a franchise-record 115 points, led by captain Serge Savard and goaltender Ken Dryden’s 2.34 GAA, then captured their fourth straight Stanley Cup by defeating the New York Rangers. That dynasty, forged during the 1970s and solidified amid the 1979 WHA-NHL merger, set a legacy of clutch playoff performances echoed in today’s overtime heroics.

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Story summary

Alex Newhook scored in overtime as the Montreal Canadiens won Game 7, advancing to the Eastern Conference Final and tying him for third with seven playoff goals.
Jakub Dobes made 37 saves after being pulled in Game 6, posting a .910 save percentage.
Seismic sensors at the Centre recorded a magnitude-0.5 tremor when Montreal built a 2-0 lead.
Former players Chris Nilan and Rick Green said Montreal surrendered two-goal leads in Games 6 and 7.

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