Sabres save season with epic rally into 8-3 blowout to force Game 7 vs. Canadiens
The Buffalo Sabres overcame an early 3-0 deficit to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 8-3 in Game 6, forcing a decisive Game 7 in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Despite a disastrous start that included the early exit of goalie Alex Lyon, Buffalo rallied with strong offensive pressure and key goals from multiple players. The series now shifts back to Buffalo for a winner-take-all matchup in what has become a dramatic playoff showdown.
- ▪The Sabres overcame a 3-0 deficit after allowing three goals on three shots early in the game.
- ▪Rasmus Dahlin scored 32 seconds into the game, but Alex Lyon was pulled after allowing three goals.
- ▪Jack Quinn, Zach Benson, Konsta Helenius, Tage Thompson, and Zach Metsa all scored as Buffalo pulled away for the 8-3 win.
- ▪Game 7 will be played at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, marking a pivotal moment for the Sabres' storybook season.
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- ▪ Goalie change fuels rally as Sabres force Game 7 — ESPN — Top
- ▪ Sabres beat the Canadiens 8-3 to force Game 7 — The Globe and Mail
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sabres-save-season-epic-rally-025711176.html |
| Publication time | Sun, 17 May 2026 02:57:11 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-17T03:10:19.134Z |
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