Montreal Canadiens beat Buffalo Sabres, and head to Eastern Conference Final as Jakub Dobes COMMANDS Game 7, Alex Newhook IGNITES Win

Montreal Canadiens outlast Buffalo Sabres in a dramatic Game 7, fueled by Alex Newhook’s clutch heroics and Jakub Dobes’s standout goaltending. Did luck or grit drive the Habs to the Eastern Conference Final—and can they summon even more against the undefeated Carolina Hurricanes? Laura Saba breaks down Montreal’s rollercoaster series win, spotlighting Newhook’s emergence as a playoff difference-maker and Dobes’s resilience under heavy fire. Topics include the Canadiens’ struggles and lucky breaks, the ongoing search for roster clarity, and the vital need for the first line to rebound. Plus: matchup previews, Carolina’s defensive prowess, and the question on everyone’s mind—are the Canadiens contenders, or has fortune simply favored them up to now? Don’t miss this fast-paced, insightful Canadiens playoff analysis. 00:00 Discussing recent game experiences 05:41 Montreal vs Buffalo analysis 08:00 Montreal vs. Carolina preview 15:31 Alex Newhook's impact on the team 18:10 Discussing Player's Role and Future 20:56 Jakub Dobes’s rookie impact 25:10 Jakub Dobes vs. Freddie Anderson 26:14 Looking ahead to Carolina game Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanadiens?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Find Locked On Canadiens anywhere:https://lintr.ee/LockedOnCanadiens Also make sure to follow Locked on Canadiens and their hosts on Bluesky! Locked on Canadiens: https://bsky.app/profile/lockedoncanadiens.bsky.social Find Ian on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/maybeitsian.bsky.social Find Laura on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theactivestick.bsky.social #NHLHockey #MontrealCanadiens #Habs #nhl #nationalhockeyleague #canadiensmtl #canadiens #canadiensnews s Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. 5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon Quo Make this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnhl. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Montreal Canadiens, Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres, Canadiens playoff win, Eastern Conference Final, Jakub Dobes, Alex Newhook, Carolina Hurricanes preview, NHL Playoffs, Canadiens highlights, Canadiens news, Canadiens podcast, Slafkovsky, Caulfield, Nick Suzuki, Josh Anderson, Phillip Danault, Jacob Fowler, Freddie Andersen, Locked On Canadiens, Habs playoff recap, NHL Game 7, Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.