
Hurricanes and Canadiens Trade Overtime Blows in Eastern Conference Final
The Carolina Hurricanes rallied to beat the Montreal Canadiens in overtime, evening the series at one win each as it heads to Canada for Game 3.
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The Carolina Hurricanes rallied to beat the Montreal Canadiens in overtime, evening the series at one win each as it heads to Canada for Game 3.

The 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs have arrived at a pivotal moment, with the Carolina Hurricanes set to host the Montreal Canadiens in a series that pits two contrasting philosophies against each other. While the Hurricanes have ridden a dominant stretch to a plus‑68 net rating, the Canadiens have clawed their way through back‑to‑back seven‑game battles, showcasing a resilience that could reshape the narrative of the matchup.
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 thrilling Game 7, the Montreal Canadiens survived a late rally from the Buffalo Sabres to win 3‑2 in overtime, with Alex Newhook delivering the decisive strike. The win sends the Canadiens to face a rested Carolina Hurricanes squad in the Eastern Conference finals, while the Sabres’ surprising resurgence ends after a seven‑game streak of Game 7 defeats.
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.

Mattias Samuelsson's bruised face and swollen lip couldn't stop him from delivering a pivotal goal and a dominant penalty kill, propelling the Sabres to a 3-2 win that evens the series.