Buffalo Sabres Force Game 7 Against Montreal Canadiens in NHL Playoffs
The Sabres overturned a 2-1 series deficit with an 8-3 win, setting up a winner-take-all showdown on Monday, May 18, at KeyBank Center.
The Buffalo Sabres have forced a decisive Game 7 in the second round of the NHL playoffs, setting up a winner-take-all clash against the Montreal Canadiens on Monday, May 18. The Sabres secured the final game of the series following a commanding 8-3 victory in Game 6, effectively overturning a 2-1 series deficit that had previously favoured Montreal.
The match is scheduled to take place at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. The victor of this Eastern Conference semi-final will advance to the Conference finals, where they are projected to face the Carolina Hurricanes. This potential matchup remains contingent on the Hurricanes winning their respective series, a detail noted in background context provided by SportsLine.
According to data sourced from Yahoo Sports, live streaming of the contest is available via ESPN+. The source material does not specify a precise start time for the broadcast, despite references to Monday, May 18, in the original reporting. Coverage details are also being tracked through Yahoo Sports’ digital platforms.
Market indicators for the game, as reported by Yahoo Sports, list the Buffalo Sabres as slight favourites with a moneyline of -122, representing a 52.6% implied probability. The Montreal Canadiens are listed at +102, with a 47.4% implied probability. These figures represent snapshot data at the time of publication and are subject to change.
The series progression highlights a significant shift in momentum. Montreal initially held a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series before the Sabres’ emphatic sixth-game performance. The outcome of this Game 7 will determine which team proceeds to the next stage of the 2026 NHL playoffs.
