The Buffalo Sabres grabbed the early edge in their playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens by finally solving their biggest postseason problem.
The Sabres beat the Canadiens 4-2 in Game 1, getting two badly needed power-play goals after their man-advantage unit struggled throughout the first round.
Buffalo can take a 2-0 series lead in the best-of-7 Eastern Conference semifinal series Friday before the matchup shifts to Montreal.
The Sabres received goals from Josh Doan, Ryan McLeod, Jordan Greenway and Bowen Byram in the series opener.
Here’s what to know about Game 2:
What time does the Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens game start tonight?
The Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens will play at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 6 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.
Where to watch Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens game on TV tonight?
The game will broadcast on TNT and truTV.
How to stream Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens on TNT or truTV
TNT and truTV can be streamed through Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV or DIRECTV Stream. The channels can also be streamed through the TNT and truTV websites or apps by logging in with cable or streaming provider credentials that include the channels.
Are all of the Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens games on TNT and truTV?
No. The first two games of the series will air on TNT and truTV. Up to four of the games will air on ESPN.
Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens playoff schedule
Here is the schedule for the best-of-7 series. Buffalo has home-ice advantage. The Sabres will host the first two games, along with Game 5 and Game 7, if necessary.
* – If necessary
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: How to watch Sabres vs Canadiens Game 2? TV channel, streaming, start time
Reporting by Ryan Miller, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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