Golden Knights and Ducks unhappy with opener as Game 2 approaches

Montreal Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres

When/Where to Watch: Game 1, Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT (TNT, truTV, HBO MAX). The Sabres showed in their six-game series victory over Boston in the first round that they aren't just a feel-good story. In making their first playoff appearance in 15 years, Buffalo is out to make an impact in this postseason and has the chance to knock out the NHL's most-decorated franchise in Montreal. “I think after this series, we kind of learned that this is just hockey,” Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin said. “The media and stuff are kind of blowing it up about playoffs and different things. But we’ve played this sport for so long.” The Canadiens pulled off the great escape to get to this point, putting just nine shots on goal in Sunday's Game 7 at Tampa Bay, but still defeated the Lightning 2-1. “We stuck together,” Canadiens forward Josh Anderson said. “We found ways to win. I thought everyone bought into the game plan and system we were bringing each and every night.” Now they have to do it again against a team few expected to be in this position when the season began. \\\_ AP Hockey Writer John Wawrow in Buffalo, New York, contributed to this report. \\\_ AP NHL: and