Montreal: Sabres rout Canadiens to force decider
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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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Timeline
- May 9 Carolina completes second-round series sweep
- Earlier this week Canadiens take 3-2 lead
- Saturday Buffalo visits Montreal for Game 6
- Saturday midway first period Canadiens lead 3-1
- Saturday first period Sabres replace starting goaltender
- Saturday second period Buffalo seizes outright lead
- Saturday third period Buffalo extends power-play dominance
- Monday night Game 7 scheduled in Buffalo
Why it matters
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.
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