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Sabres vs. Canadiens schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs series
TL;DR
The Buffalo Sabres will host the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference Second Round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. This marks the Sabres' first playoff appearance since 2011, while the Canadiens advanced after a tough seven-game series against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Key points
- Buffalo Sabres host Montreal Canadiens in playoffs
- Sabres' first playoff appearance since 2011
- Canadiens advanced after seven games against Lightning
- Sabres last reached Conference Finals in 2007
- Canadiens had only nine shots on goal in Game 7
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On Wednesday night, the Buffalo Sabres will host the Montreal Canadiens and begin their Eastern Conference Second Round bout.
Buffalo has already made history during these playoffs in their first appearance since 2011, but they don't want the ride to end just yet. The Sabres have not made a Conference Finals since 2007, when they lost 4-1 in the series against the Ottawa Senators.
It took the Canadiens a while, seven games to be exact, to get past the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round, but Montreal has proven they are worthy of being one of the final eight teams in these NHL playoffs. Martin St. Louis' crew only had nine shots on goal during their Game 7 win. However, their defense is what helped them move on to the second round.
When matched against each other during the regular season, the Sabres and Canadiens were eerily similar. The teams split their season series 2-2. They both scored 13 goals against each other, and they both cashed in on three of their power plays. Among playoff teams, both are middle-of-the-pack in scoring, but they both boast top-three goals against defense (Sabres: 2.0 goals against/game; Canadiens: 2.1 goals against/game).
Q&A
What are the dates and times for the Sabres vs. Canadiens playoff games?
The specific dates and times for the Sabres vs. Canadiens playoff games are outlined in the schedule provided by the NHL.
Which TV channels will broadcast the Sabres vs. Canadiens playoff series?
The Sabres vs. Canadiens playoff series will be broadcast on various sports networks, including those specified in the NHL's official broadcast schedule.
How did the Sabres perform in their last playoff appearance?
The Sabres last made the playoffs in 2011 and have not reached the Conference Finals since 2007.
What challenges did the Canadiens face in the first round of the playoffs?
The Canadiens faced a tough challenge in the first round, needing seven games to defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning, with a notably low shot count in their Game 7 victory.
