WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE BELL CENTRE
Get fired up
There’s no place just like the Bell Centre for playoff hockey. Followers are inspired to be in their seats by 6:50 p.m. to not miss the pregame present.
Rally towel giveaway
Commemorative playoff rally towels will probably be positioned on each seat on the Bell Centre for each residence playoff recreation.
Watch Get together – Avenue Version
The official Habs watch get together for each residence playoff recreation is happening on Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal, outdoors the Bell Centre. The outside website will probably be open to all on a first-come, first-served foundation from 5:00 p.m. till the tip of the sport.
New for Spherical 2, a 3rd display has been added to accommodate the unimaginable demand from followers for the free viewing occasion. For the protection and safety of all, word that the possession and use of fireworks, pyrotechnics, and flares/smoke bombs is prohibited in public areas.
For extra particulars in regards to the Watch Get together – Avenue Version, click here.
Fan Jam offered by La Cage
The official pregame get together for each residence playoff recreation is happening in Canadiens Plaza, outdoors the Bell Centre. The outside website will probably be open to all from 5:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m.
A number of activations will probably be obtainable on-site, together with:
- A free everlasting tattoo parlor offered by Adrenaline Montreal and La Cage. Tattoos are supplied from a choice of premade designs, on a first-come, first-served foundation;
- A large interactive torch sculpture offered by Air Canada. Followers can management the depth of the Fan Flame, plus enter to win day by day prizes, by clicking here;
- Paid meals and beverage choices obtainable from La Cage;
- A rivalry dunk tank giving followers an opportunity to submerge an unruly visitor;
- Stay pregame broadcast cubicles by 98,5 fm and TSN;
- An outside Tricolore Sports activities location;
- And different surprises from group companions!
For extra particulars in regards to the Fan Jam, click here.
Playoff 50/50 raffle
The 50/50 gross sales from all second-round video games will probably be mixed into one huge jackpot on the finish of the collection.
Followers 18+ in Quebec should buy raffle tickets on the Bell Centre or by clicking here, for an opportunity to win massive.
Hear the Habs on the Montreal metro
Public transit is one of the best ways to get to the Bell Centre throughout the playoffs, particularly when the Habs are the official voice of the Montreal metro!
Followers touring to the sport on the metro can hear the on-board bulletins for Bonaventure and Lucien-L’Allien stations made by Canadiens gamers throughout the playoffs.
For extra particulars in regards to the initiative, click on right here.
Particular concession gadgets
- Chili cheese fries and Canadiens cookies will probably be obtainable at La Classique concession areas;
- A shareable MEGA poutine will probably be obtainable at collaborating concessions in M2 Marché Montréal Loto-Québec;
- A brand new spicy hen wings concession will be open in M2 Marché Montréal Loto-Québec.
KEYS TO THE GAME
Rinse, repeat
It’s onerous to have a look at Montreal’s final two performances and never suppose: do it once more. Certain, there are areas to scrub up—staying out of the field towards a Buffalo energy play that discovered its footing in Recreation 3 or getting on the board first—however the blueprint is there. If the Habs can replicate the hassle and execution they’ve proven during the last two video games, they’ll have a robust likelihood of waking up Wednesday with a 3-1 collection lead.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Common season
Oct. 20 vs. BUF: 4-2 MTL
Jan. 15 @ BUF: 5-3 BUF
Jan. 22 vs. BUF: 4-2 BUF
Jan. 31 @ BUF: 4-2 MTL
Playoffs
Recreation 1 | Could 6 @ BUF: 4-2 BUF
Recreation 2 | Could 8 @ BUF: 5-1 MTL
Recreation 3 | Could 10 vs. BUF: 6-2 MTL
PLAYERS TO WATCH FOR
Lane Hutson was one of many stars of Recreation 3, recording two main assists to carry his playoff-leading whole to 9 factors for Montreal. When Hutson is taking part in with confidence like he was on Sunday, he’s extremely tough to comprise, and the Canadiens will search for extra of the identical in Recreation 4.
Tage Thompson lastly broke by for Buffalo in Recreation 3, scoring his first aim since Recreation 1 towards Boston. One of many league’s elite offensive gamers when he will get rolling, Thompson will stay a key focus for the Canadiens defensively the remainder of the collection.
BY THE NUMBERS: SABRES-HABS
Right here’s how the Sabres and Canadiens match up by the numbers: