Sabres rally to beat the Canadiens 8-3 to force Game 7
The Buffalo Sabres overcame a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 8-3 in Game 6, forcing a decisive Game 7 in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 18 saves after replacing starter Alex Lyon, who allowed three goals on four shots. Rasmus Dahlin recorded a playoff-best five points, and multiple Sabres players contributed multi-point performances.
- ▪Rasmus Dahlin scored a goal and added four assists, setting a Buffalo Sabres team playoff record with five points.
- ▪Jack Quinn had two goals and one assist, while Tage Thompson recorded three assists and an empty-net goal.
- ▪Montreal led 3-1 in the first period, but Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's goaltending and Buffalo's offensive surge turned the game around.
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