In a heart-wrenching conclusion to their first-round playoff series, the Buffalo Sabres fought valiantly but ultimately fell short, losing 3-2 in overtime to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7. Despite being down 3-1 in the series, the Sabres mounted an incredible comeback, forcing a deciding Game 7 and giving their fans a thrilling, if ultimately disappointing, conclusion to the series. The team's determination and grit were on full display as they battled back from a seemingly insurmountable deficit, but in the end, it was not enough to secure a spot in the next round. The loss marks a tough end to the season for the Sabres, but their resilience and never-say-die attitude will undoubtedly serve them well as they look to the future.

Sabres gave 'everything they had' in Game 7 OT loss to Canadiens  NHL.com