Zach Benson broke a tie on a third-period power play on his 21st birthday and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Tuesday night in Game 4 to even the Eastern Conference semifinal series. Benson took a pass in the slot from Josh Doan, kicked the puck to his stick and put a backhander past goalie Jakub Dobes at 4:41 of the third.
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Buffalo Sabres’ Zach Benson reacts to a goal by teammate Tage Thompson against Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes during second period, second round, game 4, NHL playoff hockey game in Montreal on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Montreal Canadiens’ Zachary Bolduc and Buffalo Sabres’ Peyton Krebs fight during the first period in Game 4 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff game in Montreal on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Buffalo Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson scores on Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes as Zach Benson blocks during first period second round, Game 4, NHL playoff game in Montreal on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Buffalo Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period in Game 4 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff game in Montreal on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Buffalo Sabres’ Zach Benson celebrates his goal over Montreal Canadiens with teammate Rasmus Dahlin during third period, second round, game 4, NHL playoff action in Montreal on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Buffalo Sabres’ Zach Benson celebrates his goal over Montreal Canadiens with teammate Rasmus Dahlin during third period, second round, game 4, NHL playoff action in Montreal on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Buffalo Sabres’ Zach Benson reacts to a goal by teammate Tage Thompson against Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes during second period, second round, game 4, NHL playoff hockey game in Montreal on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Buffalo Sabres’ Zach Benson reacts to a goal by teammate Tage Thompson against Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes during second period, second round, game 4, NHL playoff hockey game in Montreal on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Montreal Canadiens’ Zachary Bolduc and Buffalo Sabres’ Peyton Krebs fight during the first period in Game 4 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff game in Montreal on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Montreal Canadiens’ Zachary Bolduc and Buffalo Sabres’ Peyton Krebs fight during the first period in Game 4 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff game in Montreal on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Buffalo Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson scores on Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes as Zach Benson blocks during first period second round, Game 4, NHL playoff game in Montreal on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Buffalo Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson scores on Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes as Zach Benson blocks during first period second round, Game 4, NHL playoff game in Montreal on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Buffalo Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period in Game 4 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff game in Montreal on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Buffalo Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period in Game 4 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff game in Montreal on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
MONTREAL — Zach Benson broke a tie on a third-period power play on his 21st birthday and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Tuesday night in Game 4 to even the Eastern Conference semifinal series. Benson took a pass in the slot from Josh Doan, kicked the puck to his stick and put a backhander past goalie Jakub Dobes at 4:41 of the third.
The goal came with Jake Evans off for holding Peyton Krebs. Game 5 is Thursday night in Buffalo, with Game 6 in Montreal on Saturday night. The series winner will face Carolina in the Eastern Conference final. The Hurricanes swept both of their series.
Tage Thompson tied it for Buffalo in the second period with a fluke goal and also had an assist. Defenseman Mattias Samuelsson opened the scoring and Doan had two assists.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen replaced Alex Lyon in goal after the Sabres dropped Games 2 and 3, making 28 saves in his first action since being pulled in the third period of a Game 2 loss to Boston in the first round.dump-in from just over center ice deflected off the glass in the left corner to the crease and bounced in off Dobes’ right leg. Montreal’s Alexandre Carrier was called for the double minor after high-sticking and cutting Rasmus Dahlin.
The Canadiens failed to take advantage of a four-minute power play of their own after Bowen Byram was sent off for high-sticking Alexandre Texier late in the second period. Buffalo opened the scoring on Samuelsson’s goal at 6:32 of the first period, and appeared it make it 2-0 1:30 later when a video review confirmed Jack Quinn’s shot crossed the goal line inside Dobes’ glove, However, Montreal successfully challenged for goalie interference on Samuelsson.
Newhook then tied it at 1 with 9:52 left in the first with his fifth goal of the series and sixth of the playoffs. Caufield gave the Canadiens the lead with 13 seconds to go in the period, beating Luukkonen from close range on a power play.
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