Canadiens vs. Sabres NHL picks Monday: Who has the edge in first-ever Game 7 between the franchises?
The Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres are set to face off in their first-ever Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The winner will advance to the Eastern Conference Finals against Carolina. This matchup follows a dramatic Game 6 where the Sabres made a stunning comeback to force the decisive game.
- ▪The Sabres scored eight goals in Game 6, marking only the second time in franchise history they achieved this in an elimination game.
- ▪Buffalo defenseman Rasmus Dahlin recorded five points in Game 6, tying the franchise record for a playoff game.
- ▪Montreal's rookie goalie Jakub Dobes was pulled after allowing six goals in Game 6, but he is expected to start in Game 7.
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Canadiens vs. Sabres NHL picks Monday: Who has the edge in first-ever Game 7 between the franchises? The Sabres host the Canadiens in Game 7 of their East semifinal on Monday By Matt Severance May 18, 2026 at 9:02 am ET • 4 min read USATSI There aren't many things better in American sports than a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and we have that tonight as the Montreal Canadiens carry the weight of a nation as they visit the Buffalo Sabres. It's their first-ever Game 7 matchup, and the winner visits Carolina in Game 1 of the East Finals on Thursday. It's a 7:30 p.m. ET puck drop Monday on ESPN.
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