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Alex Newhook's OT Goal Sends Canadiens to Conference Final

5/22/2026

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Newhook Overtime Winner

Alex Newhook scored the overtime goal in a 3-2 Game 7 win over the Buffalo Sabres, sending the Montreal Canadiens to the Eastern Conference final.
It was his second Game 7 overtime winner after the decisive goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning in round 1.
Newhook has totaled seven goals and two assists in 14 playoff games.
Montreal will meet the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh on Thursday night.

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Hurricanes Lose

Hurricanes lost the Eastern Conference final opener to Montreal, extending a losing streak in such openers and marking only one win in 17 appearances.
Frederik Andersen posted a .950 save percentage and 1.12 GAA, the playoff best.
Hurricanes have allowed two or fewer goals in every playoff game and five in each of the two rounds.
Coach Rod Brind’Amour called it “a tough night” and said team must bounce back.

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Newhook Overtime Winner

Alex Newhook scored the overtime goal in a 3-2 Game 7 win over the Buffalo Sabres, sending the Montreal Canadiens to the Eastern Conference final.
It was his second Game 7 overtime winner after the decisive goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning in round 1.
Newhook has totaled seven goals and two assists in 14 playoff games.
Montreal will meet the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh on Thursday night.

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