The second‑round showdown between the Buffalo Sabres and the Montreal Canadiens turned into a battle of wills in Game 7 of the NHL playoffs.
Overtime Looms as Series Shifts to the Hurricanes
Montreal struck first, with Phillip Danault and Zachary Bolduc each lighting the lamp in the opening period to build a two‑goal advantage.
Buffalo answered in the third period when Rasmus Dahlin tied the game at 2‑2, the goal set up by Owen Power's feed, while Jordan Greenway also got on the scoresheet.
Between the nets, Ukko‑Pekka Luukkonen made 20 saves for the Sabres and Jakub Dobes turned away 32 shots for the Canadiens, keeping the contest alive.
The deadlock forced overtime, extending the series and setting up a clash with the Carolina Hurricanes, who have been idle since May 9 after sweeping their first two rounds.
Buffalo's earlier 8‑3 victory on Saturday, in which they rallied from a 3‑1 deficit, highlights the team's capacity to rebound under pressure.
Key figures such as Rasmus Dahlin, Jordan Greenway, and Owen Power will be pivotal as the Sabres aim to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.