The Montreal Canadiens defeat the Buffalo Sabres 3–2 in Game 7, winning in overtime to advance to the Eastern Conference finals. Multiple reports describe a closely contested matchup that is decided early in the extra period, with Alex Newhook scoring the winning goal 11:22 into overtime. The victory sends Montreal past Buffalo and sets up a new series against the Carolina Hurricanes, who are described as undefeated heading into the next round. Canadian coverage and The Athletic both highlight Newhook’s role in securing the win in dramatic fashion, turning a tight game into a decisive overtime finish. With the result, Montreal moves to the Eastern Conference finals and will play Carolina on Thursday. The sources agree on the final score, the overtime nature of the winning goal, and the opponent awaiting the Canadiens in the next stage.