Second Round, Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres Game 7 Live Stream: How to Watch NHL

The Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres play for a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals in a Game 7 clash on Monday night.

The Buffalo Sabres come off a blowout win on the road in Game 6 on Saturday night that evened their second round series with the Montreal Canadiens, with a decisive Game 7 set for Monday night at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. The Sabres come in with a 2-4 mark at home in the playoffs, while Montreal plays its second straight road Game 7 after knocking off the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round. Buffalo hosts a Game 7 for just the third time in franchise history and its first since 2001.

How to Watch Canadiens vs Sabres Today:

Game Date: Monday, May 18, 2026

Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET

TV: ESPN

Location: KeyBank Center

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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped all 18 shots he faced after relieving starter Alex Lyon 10:14 into the game and the Sabres came back from a 3-1 deficit to rout the Canadiens 8-3 in Montreal in Game 6 on Saturday night. Jack Quinn scored twice, including the go-ahead goal on the power play at 10:54 of the second period, while Rasmus Dahlin had a goal and four assists, scoring the first tally of the game just 32 seconds in. Tage Thompson also scored and added three helpers.

Arber Xhekaj answered Dahlin’s goal just 1:08 later and Ivan Demidov and Jake Evans scored to give Montreal its early lead. Jakub Dobes was yanked after allowing Quinn’s second goal midway through the third period and surrendered six goals on 33 shots. Demidov’s marker came on the power play while Evans’ goal was a shorthanded tally.

The winner advances to play the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals in Raleigh, North Carolina on Thursday night. Thompson comes into Game 7 second in scoring in the playoffs with five goals and 15 points, while Zach Benson also has five goals for the Sabres. Alex Newhook tops the Canadiens with six playoff goals and defenseman Lane Hutson enters Monday with 13 points, including a pair of goals.

What Time Is Sabres vs Canadiens On?

The Sabres vs Canadiens Game 7 takes place on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great NHL hockey action.

What Channel Is Sabres vs Canadiens On?

Looking to watch this game? Fans can tune into ESPN to catch the action. Make sure you subscribe to Fubo now to watch this matchup, as well as numerous other sports leagues.

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