The Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres meet in the second-round Eastern Conference series that ends with Montreal advancing after an overtime victory. Earlier in the series, Montreal wins Game 3 at the Bell Centre with a 6-2 scoreline to take a 2-1 lead. Buffalo responds in subsequent action, including a 3-2 win over Montreal in Game 4 to even the series 2-2. As the matchup returns to Buffalo, the Canadiens aim to force or complete their advance, culminating in Game 7 at KeyBank Center. Montreal defeats the Sabres 3-2 in overtime, completing the series and moving on to the Eastern Conference final. Multiple reports describe the clinching outcome as an OT finish, with Game 7 ending 3-2 in Montreal’s favour and the Canadiens secured their spot in the next round.