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 of their seats by 7:50 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 house playoff recreation.
Watch Social gathering – Avenue Version
The official Habs watch social gathering for each house playoff recreation is happening on Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal, outdoors the Bell Centre. The outside web site will probably be open to all on a first-come, first-served foundation from 6:00 p.m. till the top 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 security 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 concerning the Watch Social gathering – Avenue Version, click here.
Fan Jam introduced by La Cage
The official pregame social gathering for each house playoff recreation is happening in Canadiens Plaza, outdoors the Bell Centre. The outside web site will probably be open to all from 5:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m.
A number of activations will probably be obtainable on-site, together with:
- A free everlasting tattoo parlor introduced by Adrenaline Montreal and La Cage. Tattoos are provided from a collection of premade designs, on a first-come, first-served foundation;
- A large interactive torch sculpture introduced 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;
- Reside pregame broadcast cubicles by 98,5 fm and TSN;
- An out of doors Tricolore Sports activities location;
- And different surprises from crew companions!
For extra particulars concerning 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 concerning the initiative, click on right here.
Particular concession objects
- Chili cheese fries and Canadiens cookies will probably be obtainable at La Classique concession places;
- A shareable MEGA poutine will probably be obtainable at taking part concessions in M2 Marché Montréal Loto-Québec;
- A brand new spicy rooster wings concession will be open in M2 Marché Montréal Loto-Québec.
KEYS TO THE GAME
It’s Saturday night time, alright
Title a greater duo than Saturday night time and the Bell Centre. We’ll wait.
For the primary time in 11 years, Montreal will host a Saturday playoff recreation with the Bell Centre at capability. The power within the constructing will probably be electrical, and it’ll be as much as the Canadiens to feed off it. Dwelling ice hasn’t precisely favored the Habs this postseason, with Montreal holding a 2-3 file on the Bell Centre, however they’ll look to alter that and shut out the collection in entrance of their followers tonight.
Pucks on internet
Buffalo’s goaltending has been weak all through the collection, with the Sabres posting a mixed .866 save proportion and 4.20 goals-against common. The recipe for Montreal is easy: get pucks to the web and make the goalies work. Chances are high, they’ll discover the again of it.
Particular, particular groups
The Canadiens’ energy play has appeared harmful all collection lengthy. Whereas they completed simply 1-for-7 in Recreation 4, the possibilities had been there, and it paid off in Recreation 5 with an ideal 2-for-2 efficiency. Towards a Buffalo crew that has struggled with self-discipline, Montreal’s man benefit may put the nail within the coffin tonight.
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
Recreation 4 | Could 12 vs. BUF: 3-2 BUF
Recreation 5 | Could 14 @ BUF: 6-3 MTL
PLAYERS TO WATCH FOR
No one is extra fired up a couple of Saturday night time recreation than Cole Caufield. Nicknamed “Mr. Saturday Evening,” the 25-year-old will look so as to add to the 21 objectives he scored in 23 Saturday video games this season.
The highlight for Buffalo is on whoever will get the nod in internet. Whether or not it’s Alex Lyon or Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, can one in every of them step up with the season on the road?
BY THE NUMBERS: SABRES-HABS
Right here’s how the Sabres and Canadiens match up by the numbers: