Rasmus Dahlin scored one goal and added four assists, while Tage Thompson contributed a goal and three assists to guide Buffalo to an 8-3 victory over Montreal in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference playoff series in the National Hockey League (NHL). The result sets up a decisive Game 7, scheduled for May 19.

Jake Cope netted twice and provided one assist, while Zack Benson and Jason Zucker each had a goal and an assist. Konsta Helin and Zack Mertz also scored for the Sabres, who recorded seven consecutive goals during the contest. Goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 18 saves after starter Alex Lyon was pulled from the game after allowing three goals on four shots.

The winner will face Carolina Hurricanes in the Conference Finals.

Jake Evans scored a goal and had an assist, while Arthur Kaliyev and Ivan Dimitrov each found the back of the net for the Canadiens.