# GAME NIGHT: Sabres SILENCE the Canadiens in Montreal. Force a DECIDING Game 7 back in Buffalo.

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Podcast: [Locked On NHL - Daily Podcast On The National Hockey League](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-nhl-daily-podcast-on-the-national-hockey-league-494711)
Published: 2026-05-17T07:27:23+00:00
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The Buffalo Sabres dominate the Montreal Canadiens 8-3 to force a deciding Game 7. Rasmus Dahlin ties a postseason franchise record with a five-point night, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped all 18 shots after replacing Alex Lyon. Can the Sabres carry this momentum back to Buffalo and punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals, or will Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield continue the Canadiens road magic? Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights break down the wild swings in this high-stakes NHL playoff showdown, highlighting the shaky goaltending, Montreal’s penalty trouble and crucial performances from Zach Benson and Jack Quinn. Discussion heats up on coaching decisions, with Lindy Ruff’s rest strategy paying off, and a look ahead at Game 7’s key matchups—including whether Alex Tuch will finally step up. Plus, the hosts tackle the latest NHL coaching carousel drama and what it means for contenders like the LA Kings, Edmonton Oilers, and Toronto Maple Leafs.

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