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Sabres Scores 7 Straight Goals, Force Game 7 vs. Canadiens
Rasmus Dahlin had five points and Buffalo went 4 for 6 on the power play after replacing its starter in goal.
On Saturday night, the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Montreal Canadiens 8-3 at the Bell Centre, forcing a decisive Game 7 in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
After trailing 3-1 during the first period, the Sabres rallied with seven unanswered goals, including an empty-netter, to overcome the early deficit.
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin recorded one goal and four assists, while goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 17 shots after replacing starter Alex Lyon.
Monday's Game 7 in Buffalo will determine which team advances to the Eastern Conference final to face the Carolina Hurricanes.
Having previously defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in their first-round series, the Canadiens prepare for their second road elimination game this year.
The Stanley Cup quarterfinal series between the Buffalo Sabres and the Montreal Canadiens is headed to a deciding game after Buffalo earned a stunning victory in game six.
NEW YORK. Rasmus Dahlin scored five historic points in the game of his life as Buffalo crushed the Canadiens 8–3 at the Bell Centre last night. That's why it's going to be an infernal