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The Buffalo Sabres erased an early deficit to post an 8‑3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference semifinal, forcing a decisive Game 7 that will decide which team advances to face the Carolina Hurricanes for the conference championship and a shot at the Stanley Cup.
A look at recent playoff results that saw the Chicago Wolves take a 2‑0 lead over the Grand Rapids Griffins, the Buffalo Sabres rally to force a Game 7, and Canada crush Italy in a world‑championship matchup.
The Buffalo Sabres rallied to an 8‑3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinal, erasing a 3‑1 deficit and forcing a Game 7 against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Jakub Dobes overcame an early rough start to lead the Canadiens to a 6‑3 win, earning praise from teammates and coach as Montreal takes a series lead.
A rookie net‑minder weathered an early onslaught, turned the tide with a series of key saves, and helped Montreal seize a 6‑3 win that puts them ahead in the series.
The Los Angeles Kings must replace Anze Kopitar's legacy with a top‑six centerman, prompting a search through trade markets and internal options.
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.
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.
With the Buffalo Sabres holding a narrow edge over the Montreal Canadiens in points, Game 4 promises a clash of elite talent, strategic adjustments and a glimpse into franchise history.