American Tage Thompson scored several of Buffalo's points in the win. He first tied the game at 2–2 in the second period before finally setting up teammate Zach Benson for the decisive goal in the final period.
The team's goaltender, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, was named the game's star after making 28 saves.
The victory means that the series is now tied 2–2. The team that wins four games will face Carolina in the semifinals.
Quarterfinals:
Montreal–Buffalo 2–3 (2–2 in the series)
Vegas–Anaheim 3–2 (3–2)
