The magic finally ran out for the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night. After clawing their way back from a two-goal deficit to force sudden death, Buffalo saw its grueling, exhilarating 2025-26 campaign come to an abrupt halt. Montreal forward Alex Newhook found the back of the net at 11:22 of the overtime period, securing a 3-2 victory for the Canadiens at KeyBank Center and advancing them to the Eastern Conference Final. For Buffalo, it was a sudden and devastating end to a season that reinvigorated a franchise and its fanbase. A Sluggish Start in a Raucous Building The atmosphere was electric well before puck drop, amplified by the return of beloved anthem singer Doug Allen, who took the ice to deliver the American and Canadian national anthems. Despite the roaring home crowd, the Sabres looked nervous in the opening period while the Canadiens dictated the early pace. Montreal capitalized on their initial pressure just four and a half minutes into...Read More