Sabres beat the Canadiens 8-3 to force Game 7
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Montreal Canadiens 8-3, forcing a decisive Game 7 in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Sabres rallied after trailing 3-1 in the first period, showcasing a strong performance with multiple players contributing to the score. The winner of the upcoming game will face the Carolina Hurricanes for a chance to compete for the Stanley Cup.
- ▪Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 17 saves after Alex Lyon was replaced in goal.
- ▪Rasmus Dahlin led the Sabres with a goal and four assists.
- ▪Buffalo scored four power play goals during the game.
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Open this photo in gallery:Jack Quinn #22 of the Buffalo Sabres celebrates with teammates after scoring a power play goal during Game Six of the Second Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre on May 16, in Montreal, Quebec.Minas Panagiotakis/Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountUkko-Pekka Luukkonen made 17 saves after starter Alex Lyon stopped only one of the four shots he faced, and the Buffalo Sabres roared back to beat the Montreal Canadiens 8-3 on Saturday night and force a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.The winner Monday night in Buffalo will face Carolina for the conference title and a chance to play for the Stanley Cup.
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