The Montreal Canadiens are heading to the NHL‘s Eastern Conference Finals after Alex Newhook delivered another unforgettable Game 7 moment. Montreal defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in overtime on Monday night, with Newhook scoring the winner 11:22 into the extra period.
Newhook’s overtime winner came after Buffalo defenseman Rasmus Dahlin tied the game in the third period. Montreal quickly turned defense into attack after a Sabres turnover by Tage Thompson. Jake Evans pushed the puck up the right side before Newhook moved into position near the left faceoff circle.
Using Dahlin as a screen, Newhook fired a heavy wrist shot that beat goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen under the glove and inside the far post. The goal sparked a wild celebration as Montreal secured its first trip to the NHL semifinal round since 2021.
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The Canadiens later shared the game-winning clip on X and posted, “ALEX NEWHOOK. THE GAME 7 HERO!!!!!!” Fans quickly flooded social media with reactions after Newhook produced his second Game 7-winning goal of the postseason.
Former NHL player Paul Bissonnette reacted by writing, “Alex Newhook back to back series game 7 hero. Unbelievable. Montreal advances to the conference finals. What a game.”
One fan wrote, “Dare I say.. the NEW Mr. Game 7? 👀”
Another added, “His ‘Lightning’ literally striking TWICE!!!!! Mr. Game 7!”
“Incredible !!! Completely epic match ! Once again and always Newhook. If you need a goal in OT for a Game 7, no doubt about it: Better Call Alex! #GoHabsGo,” a fan reacted.
One fan mentioned, “Congrats team!! Was a great match to watch. Way to keep us on the edge of our seats and our hearts beating fast 😂”
A fan wrote, “Yeah, you guys are a wagon. Time to go clean up in Carolina now.”
Alex Newhook delivers again in Game 7 for Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Newhook (15) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Buffalo Sabres during the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre
This was not the first time Newhook rescued Montreal in a deciding game. Earlier in the playoffs, he scored the winning goal in Game 7 against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
That goal came late in the third period after defenseman Lane Hutson created a rebound in front of the net. Newhook reacted instantly, batting the puck out of midair with a backhand effort that slipped past Andrei Vasilevskiy for a 2-1 win.
“It’s a crazy feeling,” Newhook said after Monday’s victory. “It’s fun. It’s why you play the game. I think we played well enough to win, so we’re looking forward now.”
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Montreal will now face the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Finals, while Newhook’s playoff legend continues to grow.
