Canadiens Force Game 7 with Victory Over Sabres
The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 in Game 6 of their playoff series. This victory forces a Game 7, with Montreal securing the win on home ice.
The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 in Game 6 on Saturday, forcing a decisive Game 7 in their 2026 Stanley Cup playoff series. Canadiens forward Nick Suzuki contributed two goals and one assist, leading his team's offensive effort. Goaltender Carey Price stopped 32 of 34 shots for Montreal.
Buffalo's Tage Thompson scored one goal and added one assist. Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 28 saves on 31 shots faced. The series now stands tied 3-3.
Montreal's victory ensures the series will return to Buffalo for Game 7. The winning team will advance to the next round of the playoffs.
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