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Canadiens’ Alex Newhook opens up on ‘crazy feeling’ after Game 7 OT winner vs. Sabres

The Montreal Canadiens were victorious at the end of Game 7, eliminating the Buffalo Sabres in overtime. Montreal moved on to the Eastern Conference Finals with their win.

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Jakub Dobes joins Canadiens legend in elite club after Game 7 win

The Montreal Canadiens won Game 7 over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night. As a result, the Canadiens are off to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2014.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 19

Canadiens are playoff giant killers thanks to two underdogs who refuse to quit

BUFFALO – The Montreal Canadiens’ Game 7 triumph felt anything but scripted. Actually, for three and a half periods, the hockey gods appeared to be penning a beautiful narrative for the home team.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

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Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 19

Canadiens’ Jakub Dobeš’ hilarious reaction to playoff run will have fans hyped

For the first time since 2021 and the second time since 2014, the Montreal Canadiens have booked themselves a spot in the third round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 19

Canadiens become youngest team to advance to Conference Final since 1993

With their 3-2 overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 7 of their semifinal series, the Montreal Canadiens became the youngest team to advance to the Conference Finals since … the Montreal Canadiens, in 1993.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 19

Canadiens makes Conference Finals history not seen since 1993

After getting blown out at home in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final, the Montreal Canadiens made sure they wouldn’t make the same mistake in Game 7 against the Buffalo Sabres.

Alex Newhook News / NHL Trade Talk / May 19

Canadiens Advance to Eastern Conference Final on Newhook’s OT Heroics

The Montreal Canadiens are headed to the Eastern Conference Final after a dramatic 3-2 overtime victory over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 7 on Monday night.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 19

The Canadiens are halfway to the Stanley Cup

It's done: the Canadiens have eliminated the Sabres. Even though they finished behind the Sabres and the Lightning in the regular-season standings, the Habs managed to knock those teams out of the 2026 playoffs.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 18

Canadiens Beat Sabres to Win First-Ever Road Game 7 in Overtime

Just like in Round 1, Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Newhook scored the series-winning goal against the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night, as the Habs won 3-2.

Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / May 18

Alex Newhook, Canadiens find Game 7 success again, oust Sabres in OT

Alex Newhook scored at 11:22 of overtime to lift the visiting Montreal Canadiens to a 3-2 win against the Buffalo Sabres in Game 7 of an Eastern Conference second-round playoff matchup on Monday.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 18

Canadiens advance to Eastern Conference Final with OT win over Sabres

The Montreal Canadiens have advanced to the Eastern Conference final after beating the Buffalo Sabres in Game 7 of their second-round series. The Canadiens will take on the Carolina Hurricanes starting on Thursday, with the Hurricanes looking to stay strong after winning eight straight games.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 18

Sabres add to Buffalo's painful playoff misery with Game 7 loss

Sabres add to Buffalo's painful playoff misery with overtime Game 7 loss to Canadiens

No one does misery like Buffalo.

Alex Newhook, Canadiens find Game 7 success again

Sabres have unusual way of dealing with their home struggles

Oilers receive permission to interview former Leafs coach Craig Berube

Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson to undergo hip surgery

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Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 18

Lane Hutson makes Canadiens history not seen since Chris Chelios in 1989

The Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres are fighting for their playoff lives in Game 7 on Monday night. Montreal is looking to make its first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2014.

Phillip Danault News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 18

Canadiens strike first in Game 7 with sneaky Phillip Danault goal

There are no more exciting words for fans of professional sports than “Game 7,” and that’s exactly what the Montreal Canadiens and the Buffalo Sabres are playing on Monday evening in KeyBank Centre in Buffalo.

Alex Newhook News / Dose.ca / May 19

Alex Newhook sends the CH to the conference finals

It was finally time for Game 7 between the Montreal Canadiens and the Buffalo Sabres. After surviving a Game 7 in the first round against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Habs will have to pull off the feat once again.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 18

This Canadiens stat is bad news for Sabres in Game 7

The Montreal Canadiens could have closed out their second-round series against the Buffalo Sabres in Game 6 at home. Instead, they are about to play in a Game 7 on the road Monday night, as they got crushed by the visiting Sabres at Bell Centre in Montreal last Saturday to the tune of an 8-3 score.

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / May 18

Rumor Mill: Patrik Laine linked to the Kings

As the offseason approaches, rumors are starting to circulate more and more. This summer, there will be several hot topics that could very well be resolved.

Alexandre Texier News / Dose.ca / May 18

Emmanuel Macron… and his Alexandre Texier jersey

Media attention in Montreal is focused on the Canadiens, who are continuing their playoff run. But the Montreal club's activities are also making waves in France!

Kaiden Guhle News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 18

Canadiens’ Kaiden Guhle knows what has to change in Game 7 after Game 6 embarrassment

Even though the Montreal Canadiens entered Saturday evening’s Game 6 against the Buffalo Sabres with a chance to punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference Final against the Carolina Hurricanes, they couldn’t get the job done.

Oliver Kapanen News / Dose.ca / May 18

Surprise: Oliver Kapanen will play tonight

There was no official word on whether Martin St-Louis would make any changes to his lineup for the series-deciding game against the Buffalo Sabres. There were doubts… and now it's confirmed.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 18

How Can the Canadiens Win Game 7 in Buffalo?

Game 7 on the road is as tough as it gets: no excuses, no next game, no hiding. One bad sequence and your season dies. For the Montreal Canadiens to survive in that building, they need a cleaner, meaner 60-minute game than they’ve shown lately.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 18

3 Statistics That Explain the Canadiens’ Playoff Success

The Montreal Canadiens may not have been viewed as one of the Stanley Cup favourites entering the playoffs, but through the first two rounds, they have proven they belong among the NHL’s remaining contenders.

Ivan Demidov News / The Hockey Writers / May 18

Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov Finding His Game at the Right Time in 2026 Playoffs

Ivan Demidov came into the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs carrying enormous expectations. The 20-year-old winger had just wrapped up a breakout rookie season with 62 points (19 goals and 43 assists) and was widely viewed as one of the most dangerous young forwards in the Eastern Conference.

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / May 16

Canadiens had the most ridiculous start to Game 6 against the Sabres

The Montreal Canadiens had a blazing start to Game 6 of their second-round series against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. The Habs trailed early, with

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 16

A Star Is Emerging, a Captain Is Dominating: Demidov and Suzuki

There’s a real electric vibe around Montreal right now, and it mostly comes down to two Montreal Canadiens players: Ivan Demidov and Nick Suzuki. Demidov’s been everywhere — scoring his first playoff goal in Game 5, buzzing the net, firing shots, and setting up plays.

Montreal Canadiens News / Trade Talk Sports / May 15

Martin St. Louis Opens Up on Sticking With Jakub Dobes in Game 5

Jakub Dobes hit his first real stumbling block during these Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday night. Having allowed more than three goals just once all postseason, the Montreal Canadiens’ netminder was beaten three times in the first period of Game 5 in Buffalo, which led many to question whether backup Jacob Fowler would see the net.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 13

Winners, losers from Tuesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Sabres' Zach Benson scores game-winner on his birthday

The second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Tuesday night, with the Buffalo Sabres facing the Montreal Canadiens on the road and the Vegas Golden Knights hosting the Anaheim Ducks.

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