The Buffalo Sabres are in the second round of the NHL playoffs for the first time in 19 years.
Their series Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Montreal Canadiens begins on Wednesday.
Buffalo eliminated the Boston Bruins in six games in the first round and Montreal defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning in the closest seven-game series in league history.
Here’s what to know about Game 1.
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 the Sabres Game 1? Time, TV channel for NHL playoffs
Reporting by Ryan Miller, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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