Where to watch Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres Game 7 NHL playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel for Monday, May 18

The Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres meet in a winner-take-all Game 7 of their second-round NHL playoff series on Monday, May 18, 2026. Buffalo forced the decisive game by defeating Montreal 8-3 in Game 6. The winner will advance to face the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference finals, with the Sabres listed as slight favorites at -122 on the moneyline.