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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.
NC State and Virginia are set to play the inaugural FBS college football game in South America on August 29, 2026, in Rio de Janeiro, broadcast by ESPN.
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.