
Canadiens Reach Eastern Conference Finals After Historic Game 7 Wins
Montreal’s comeback story, driven by Alex Newhook’s clutch scoring and Jakub Dobes’ steady netminding, sets the stage for a showdown with the Carolina Hurricanes.
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Montreal’s comeback story, driven by Alex Newhook’s clutch scoring and Jakub Dobes’ steady netminding, sets the stage for a showdown with the Carolina Hurricanes.

After a dominant regular season that produced a franchise‑record 291 goals, the Carolina Hurricanes are poised to confront the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference finals, hoping to translate their depth and resilience into a long‑awaited championship run.
The Montreal Canadiens survived a Game 7 battle against the Buffalo Sabres, with Alex Newhook scoring the overtime winner. The victory propels the Canadiens into a conference final against the Carolina Hurricanes while the Professional Women's Hockey League announces expansion to San Jose and Detroit, a move celebrated by local officials. Meanwhile, Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson will undergo hip surgery, casting uncertainty over his recovery.

In a Game 7 that swung back and forth, the Montreal Canadiens secured a 3‑2 overtime victory over the Buffalo Sabres, propelled by Alex Newhook’s second career Game 7 winner. The win sends the Canadiens into the Eastern Conference finals against a well‑rested Carolina Hurricanes squad.

In a dramatic Game 7 overtime, Alex Newhook delivered the winning goal for Montreal, sending the Canadiens to face the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference finals.

In a Game 7 overtime showdown, the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3-2, propelled by Alex Newhook’s winner and stellar goaltending from Jakub Dobeš, advancing to face the Carolina Hurricanes.

The NC State men’s club basketball team reached the 2026 NIRSA national championship game, losing to Utah Valley in overtime, but the experience proved richer than a trophy.

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Fans flooded the plaza outside T‑Mobile Arena with gold jerseys, chants and creative costumes, while a traveler from Raleigh who won the NHL’s Best Fan contest praised the city’s hospitality. The series is tied 2‑2, setting the stage for a decisive Game 5 on May 12.

Thousands of supporters painted the plaza in gold, chanting and dressing in creative costumes, while a contest‑winning fan from Raleigh added his own sparkle to the pre‑Game 5 hype.