In a thrilling conclusion to their first-round playoff series, the Montreal Canadiens faced off against the Buffalo Sabres in Game 7 at KeyBank Center. The Canadiens, seeking to advance to the next round, were pitted against a Sabres team that had been on a tear in the series. Despite a strong performance from Montreal, it was the Sabres who emerged victorious, winning the game and the series in a stunning upset. The Canadiens will now regroup and assess their season, while the Sabres will look to build momentum as they move on to the next round of the playoffs.