In a stunning turnaround, the Buffalo Sabres have forced a deciding Game 7 in their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Montreal Canadiens, thanks to a dominating 8-3 victory on Saturday. Down early after a lackluster performance by starter Alex Lyon, the Sabres' goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen took over between the pipes, making 17 crucial saves to propel his team to a come-from-behind win. The Sabres' offense, meanwhile, erupted for four goals in the second period to take control of the game and ultimately seal the win. With the series now tied at 3-3, the stage is set for a thrilling Game 7 showdown between these two NHL rivals.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 17 saves after starter Alex Lyon stopped only one of the four shots he faced, and the Buffalo Sabres roared back to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 8-3 on Saturday to force a Game 7 in this Eastern Conference semifinal series.
