Phil Danault receives medical attention for his bleeding nose in Game 4

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Welcome back to the daily Hockey Inside/Out newsletter, where after a stunning Game 7 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Montreal Canadiens begin Round 2 against the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday at KeyBank Center.

Hidden Game: Canadiens advance to second round of playoffs thanks to Dobes and Newhook

"And like many of his teammates, Alex Newhook was offensively challenged in Montreal’s opening-round playoff series against Tampa Bay — held to one assist through six games. But that no longer matters."

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What the Puck: Tense Game 7 made win that much sweeter for Canadiens fans

Cowan: Canadiens get a special Game 7 win despite only nine shots

"It marked the first time in franchise history the Canadiens failed to get a shot during a full period of a playoff game, and they set an NHL record for fewest shots in a postseason victory."

"If there is mutual respect between the Sabres and Canadiens and if Buffalo fans understand Canada better than most American markets, once the puck drops it will be Elbows Up for Canadians and a replay (in a very different setting) of the uncommonly hostile gold-medal game at the Milano-Cortina Olympics."

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Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes (75) reaches for the puck as Canadiens defenceman Jayden Struble (47) knocks Tampa Bay Lightning centre Dominic James (17) during the first period in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa.

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‘Bring it home’: Montreal Victoire’s quest for PWHL championship rallies fans

"Emotions ran high in Game 1 as a tight, physical matchup unfolded. The crowd booed so loudly at one point for a penalty against the team after a skirmish in front of the Frost’s net in the second period that the official’s call was drowned out."

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Here's the schedule for Round 2

May 6: Montreal Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres, Game 1, (7 p.m., CBC, Sportsnet, TVA Sports, TSN Radio 690, 98.5 FM)

May 8: Montreal Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres, Game 2, (7 p.m., CBC, Sportsnet, TVA Sports, TSN Radio 690, 98.5 FM)

May 10: Buffalo Sabres at Montreal Canadiens, Game 3, (7 p.m., CBC, Sportsnet, TVA Sports, TSN Radio 690, 98.5 FM)

May 12: Buffalo Sabres at Montreal Canadiens, Game 4, TBD

May 14: Montreal Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres, Game 5, if necessary, TBD

May 16: Buffalo Sabres at Montreal Canadiens, Game 6, if necessary, TBD

May 18: Montreal Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres, Game 7, if necessary, TBD

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Here's the Victoire's playoff schedule

May 2: Laura Stacey scored a hat trick in a 5-4 overtime loss for the Montreal Victoire in Game 1 against the Minnesota Frost.

May 5: Minnesota Frost at Montreal Victoire, Game 2 (7 p.m., Prime)

May 7: Montreal Victoire at Minnesota Frost, Game 3 (7 p.m., Prime)

May 8: Montreal Victoire at Minnesota Frost, Game 4, if necessary (8:30 p.m., Prime)

May 11: Minnesota Frost at Montreal Victoire, Game 5, if necessary (7 p.m., Prime)

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