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Sabres vs. Canadiens: Game 7 Decides Eastern Conference Fate
19 May
Summary
- A goal-filled series concludes with a winner-take-all Game 7.
- Both teams have demonstrated success on the road, not at home.
- Goalkeeping has been a struggle for both teams throughout the series.
The Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens are set for a decisive Game 7 tonight, determining which team advances to face the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Finals. This series has been characterized by a goal-filled offensive showcase, with five of the six previous games decided by two or more goals. Interestingly, both the Sabres and Canadiens have found more success winning on the road than on home ice.
Goaltending has been a significant storyline, with both teams struggling. In Game 6, Buffalo's Alex Lyon was replaced after a difficult start, and Montreal's Jakub Dobes has conceded three or more goals in his last three starts. This defensive vulnerability has fueled the high-scoring nature of the series.
The winner of this pivotal Game 7 will travel to Carolina to face the Hurricanes on Thursday, May 21. Game 7 is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET from KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.
