Three Game 7s closed Round 1 across two leagues. NHL: Montreal beat Tampa Bay 2-1 at Amalie Arena despite being outshot 28-9; Alex Newhook scored the game-winner with 8:53 left and rookie Jakub Dobes made 28 saves to outduel Vasilevskiy. NBA: Detroit completed a 1-3 comeback (15th in NBA history) with a 116-109 win over Orlando at Little Caesars (Cunningham 32/12, Harris 30/8); Banchero's 38/9 was not enough. NBA: Cleveland closed Toronto out 114-102 at Rocket Arena behind Mitchell 22 and Allen 22/19/3blk. Round 2 East semifinal brackets are now locked: Knicks-76ers, Sabres-Canadiens, Pistons-Cavaliers (Central rivalry). Stanley Cup model rerun reflects Montreal's surprise advancement; Buffalo's path opens up with TBL out.
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