The stakes are rising, the crowd is louder, and the journey continues — and fans won’t have to miss a moment.
The Montreal Canadiens are heading to Round 2 of the 2026 NHL Playoffs after a hard-fought 2-1 Game 7 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday night. It was a series defined by razor-thin margins, with four of seven games going to overtime and nearly every matchup decided by a single goal.
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Now, the Canadiens are set for a new challenge: a second-round matchup against the Buffalo Sabres.
The Sabres had been waiting to learn their opponent after eliminating the Boston Bruins in six games in the first round.
The series between Montreal and Buffalo is set to begin Wednesday night in Buffalo, with Game 2 on Friday. The series then shifts to Montreal for Games 3 and 4 on Sunday and Tuesday, respectively. If necessary, Game 5 will be played May 14 in Buffalo, Game 6 on May 16 in Montreal, and Game 7 on May 18 back at KeyBank Center.
As the action moves forward, fans in Montreal can take in every moment together at the Casino’s watch parties for every second-round game.
With free admission and plenty of prizes to be won, the events offer supporters a chance to experience the intensity of playoff hockey in a shared setting as the Habs continue their postseason push.
For Canadiens fans, it’s more than just watching a game. It’s another way to stay part of the story as it unfolds.
