Sabres lose Game 7, Season OVER

After falling behind 2-0 early, the Sabres outplayed the Canadiens for the vast majority of the remaining two and a half periods until it mattered most in overtime, and fell 3-2 in the seventh and deciding game of a wild second round series with Montreal. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana break things down, and also reflect and project on the tremendous progress the team and the organization made this season. 0:00 - Introduction and initial reaction to the Game 7 loss against the Montreal Canadiens. 1:28 - Discussion on the "quick whistle" goal that didn't count and its impact on the game. 1:56 - Analysis of Lindy Ruff's coaching performance and the team's slow start in the series. 3:04 - Key game moments: UPL's breakaway save and the momentum-shifting goal by Greenway. 4:42 - Evaluation of goalie performance, specifically UPL and the overtime goal. 5:30 - Breaking down the defensive mistakes and turnovers at the blue line. 7:26 - Discussion on the "JFG" mindset and the team's offensive hesitation. 9:01 - Deep dive into Tage Thompson's postseason performance vs. his stats. 10:39 - Analysis of Alex Tuck's struggles and his future with the team. 14:18 - Looking at the goaltending rotation and the need for a "stud" starter. 17:16 - Organizational leadership: Kevin Adams and Jarmo Kekäläinen’s influence. 19:10 - Previewing the Montreal vs. Carolina series and final reflections on the Sabres' season. 22:20 - Future outlook: Handling increased expectations for next season. 24:55 - Transition to Buffalo Bills talk: OTAs and practice updates. Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @adambenigni Watch Adam on Sports Talk Live Buffalo Monday nights at 7:00pm on WGRZ-TV Follow Sal on Twitter/X: @salmaiorana Read Sal's Bills and Sabres coverage in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. 👉Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all of Bleav's shows! 💰 Find all the best bets on FanDuel : https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/ 👨‍💻Follow us on X:   / bleavnetwork   📷Follow us on IG:   / bleavnetwork   📲Check out our website to find more shows: https://bleav.com/