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Last updated: May 18, 2026, 2:55 PM ET

World Championship Highlights Canada delivered a late‑period surge, scoring five goals in the third to rout Denmark 5‑1, while Sidney Crosby supplied four assists in the decisive stretch Canada routs Denmark. The dominant finish not only secured the win but also underscored Crosby’s playmaking influence as the tournament approaches its knockout phase.

Eastern Conference Game 7 Preview Analysts from Sports Line projected a narrow edge for Montreal in the decisive Game 7 against Buffalo, citing the Canadiens’ superior special‑team metrics and recent overtime experience Sports Line model picks. Meanwhile, ESPN’s breakdown highlighted key X‑factors such as Buffalo’s goaltending consistency and Montreal’s depth scoring, suggesting the series could hinge on which team controls the neutral zone in the final 20 minutes X‑factors analysis.

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