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The Montreal Canadiens surged to a 6‑2 win in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final, capitalising on a historic 11‑day break for the Hurricanes and extending their playoff dominance.
Four goals in the opening period, including a pair from Juraj Slafkovskiy, set the tone as the Hurricanes struggled to find rhythm after an 11‑day hiatus.
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.
The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in overtime during Game 7 of their Eastern Conference second-round playoff series. Alex Newhook scored the winning goal, and the team will now face the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference finals. Meanwhile, the Professional Women's Hockey League announced its expansion to San Jose, California, and Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson will undergo hip surgery, casting uncertainty over his availability.
A 3‑2 overtime loss to Montreal sealed the Buffalo Sabres' season, but the team's remarkable rise from the bottom of the league to the Atlantic Division title will linger long after the final buzzer.
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.
Montreal rallied to a 6‑3 victory in Buffalo, with Suzuki converting a power‑play chance just 10 seconds in and Evans adding a quick strike, while goaltender Jakub Dobes weathered early fireworks.