Alex Newhook and Canadiens stun fans with ‘unbelievable’ OT win in Game 7

The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in overtime in Game 7 on Monday night, May 19, 2026, advancing to the NHL's Eastern Conference Finals. Alex Newhook scored the overtime winner at 11:22 of the extra period, capitalizing on a Sabres turnover by Tage Thompson. The winning sequence saw Jake Evans push the puck up the right side before Newhook found position near the left faceoff circle, after Buffalo's Rasmus Dahlin had tied the game in the third period.