In Montreal on Saturday night, the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Montreal Canadiens 8-3 to level their Eastern Conference semifinal series at three games apiece and force a decisive Game 7. Buffalo rallied from a 3-1 deficit midway through the first period after replacing starting goaltender Alex Lyon with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who made 18 saves in relief. The Sabres’ power play proved decisive, converting four of six opportunities. Rasmus Dahlin set a team playoff record with five points, while Jack Quinn scored twice. The winner of Monday night’s Game 7 in Buffalo will advance to face Carolina for the conference title.
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If you're a hockey fan, this is high-stakes drama. Buffalo's comeback from a 3-1 deficit shows resilience. Their power play dominance could be a game-changer for Game 7. Keep an eye on Rasmus Dahlin and Jack Quinn. They're on fire.
Buffalo and Montreal are neck-and-neck. Game 7 will decide who faces Carolina for the conference title. It's anyone's game. If you're a betting person, watch for the Sabres' power play. Worth forwarding if you know a hockey fan who loves a good comeback story.
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