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Montrealers Celebrate as Canadiens Advance to East Final with OT Win Against Sabres
Alex Newhook scored at 11:22 of overtime as Montreal beat Buffalo 3-2 and advanced to the Eastern Conference final.
- On Monday, the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference second-round playoffs, with Alex Newhook scoring the deciding goal at 11:22 of overtime.
- Goals from Zachary Bolduc and Phillip Danault marked the first time in 47 years that two Quebec-born players have scored in a deciding playoff match for the Canadiens.
- Goaltender Jakub Dobes anchored the victory with 37 saves throughout the contest, backstopping Montreal's advance.
- Facing the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Thursday in Raleigh, N.C., the Canadiens return to this stage for the first time since 2021.
- Recent playoff success has energized the Canadiens organization, following consecutive postseason appearances with a charismatic young team that has restored fan goodwill.
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Montrealers celebrate as Canadiens advance to East final with OT win against Sabres
Habs fans celebrated in the Bell Centre after Alex Newhook scored in overtime against the Buffalo Sabres, lifting the Canadiens to a 3-2 Game 7 victory and sending Montreal to the Eastern Conference final for the first time since 2021.
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- 67% of the sources are Center
67% Center
L 17%
C 67%
R 16%
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