Overview
- Buffalo, which trailed 3-1 in the first period Saturday in Montreal, scored seven straight to win 8-3 and tie the series 3-3.
- Rasmus Dahlin led the surge with one goal and four assists, with support from Jack Quinn's two goals and Tage Thompson's goal and three assists.
- Special teams swung the game as the Sabres converted four times on six power plays and outshot Montreal 36-22.
- Buffalo switched goalies early, pulling Alex Lyon after three goals on four shots, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped all 17 shots in relief.
- Canadiens starter Jakub Dobeš allowed six goals on 33 shots before Jacob Fowler entered late, and the series will be decided Monday at KeyBank Center with the winner facing the rested Carolina Hurricanes.