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

The Buffalo Sabres host the Montreal Canadiens at KeyBank Center in Game 1 of the NHL Eastern Conference semifinals on Wednesday, May 7, 2026. It marks the Sabres' first second-round playoff appearance in 19 years, while the Canadiens are seeking their first Stanley Cup championship since 1993. The Canadiens hold the record for the most Stanley Cup titles in NHL history and both teams face a potential seven-game series.