Dobeš Stops 37 Shots as Canadiens Win 3-2 in Game 7 Overtime

12 articles · Updated · Eleven Warriors · May 20

Jakub Dobeš rebounded from a six-goal Game 6 collapse with 37 saves, backstopping Montreal past Buffalo 3-2 in overtime in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The 24-year-old rookie made a key overtime stop on Tage Thompson after the Sabres erased a 2-0 deficit, preserving the opening for Montreal's series-clinching winner.
Dobeš said Buffalo's crowd helped fuel the response, embracing the villain role as Sabres fans taunted him throughout the game.
Montreal now advances to face Carolina, which swept its first two playoff series and outscored Ottawa and Philadelphia 24-10 ahead of Thursday's opener in Raleigh.

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