Canadiens beat Sabres 3-2 in Game 7 overtime, advance to East final
The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in Game 7 overtime, securing their spot in the Eastern Conference finals. Alex Newhook scored the winning goal in overtime, marking his second Game 7-winning goal of the postseason. The Canadiens will face the Carolina Hurricanes, who have had a lengthy break after sweeping their previous series.
- ▪Alex Newhook scored the winning goal 11:22 into overtime.
- ▪Rasmus Dahlin tied the game for the Sabres in the third period.
- ▪The Canadiens will face the Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference finals.
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Open this photo in gallery:Alex Newhook of the Montreal Canadiens celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Buffalo Sabres during overtime in Game 7 of the Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.Joe Hrycych/Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountAlex Newhook scored his second Game 7-winning goal of the postseason, this time 11:22 into overtime in the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night.Newhook drove up the left wing and as he approached the circle snapped a shot through a screen that beat goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen inside the far post.
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