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Where Are the Sabres Second Round Watch Parties?
The Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens open their second-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series Wednesday at KeyBank Center, with betting odds listing both teams at-110.
Buffalo eliminated the Boston Bruins in six games last Friday, while Montreal defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning in a seven-game series concluding Sunday. Both teams ranked among the NHL's top 10 in scoring during the regular season.
Goalie Jakub Dobes posted a.923 save percentage for the Canadiens against Tampa Bay, while Alex Lyon recorded a stellar 1.14 goals-against average for the Sabres during the first round.
Sabres coach Lindy Ruff emphasized managing emotions after his team won all three road games despite losing two at home. Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis stressed transition play to counter Buffalo's forecheck.
These clubs are meeting in the postseason for the eighth time, with the winner advancing to the Eastern Conference Final—a stage the Sabres haven't reached in 19 years. Both teams seek to establish themselves as Stanley Cup contenders.