Sabres vs. Canadiens live score, updates, highlights from Game 1 of NHL playoffs Eastern Conference semifinals

The Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens faced off in Game 1 of the NHL Eastern Conference semifinals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. It marks the Sabres' first second-round playoff appearance in 19 years, while the Canadiens are seeking their first Stanley Cup since 1993. The Canadiens hold the record for most Stanley Cup championships in NHL history and both teams would need 12 more wins from this point to claim the title.