How to buy Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres 2026 NHL playoff tickets

• The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Sunday night to advance to the second round in the NHL playoffs.
• The Canadiens will play the Buffalo Sabres in the next round.
• Tickets for all seven potential games in the second round are available now.

It's been 33 years since a Canadien team has lifted Lord Stanley's Cup, but the Montreal Canadiens are keeping the dream alive in 2026.

It took all seven games and a heartbreaking overtime defeat at home in Game 6, but Montreal is headed to the Eastern Conference semifinals. Behind goals from Alex Newhook and Nick Suzuki, the Canadiens beat the Lightning, 2-1.

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Now with a berth to the second round finally in hand, the Canadiens will take on the fan-favorite Buffalo Sabres, who eliminated the Boston Bruins in six games. As the No. 3 seed in the Atlantic Division, Montreal will start the series on the road in Buffalo before returning home to host at least two games in the series.

Here's everything to know in order to buy Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres NHL playoff tickets.

Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres NHL playoff tickets, prices

Montreal Canadiens second-round tickets are available now. As of publication, the cheapest available tickets for team's first home game of the second round start at $620.

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Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres NHL playoff schedule

As the higher seed, Buffalo will host Game 1, Game 2, Game 5* and Game 7*. The Canadiens will host Game 3, Game 4 and Game 6*.

• Game 1 in Buffalo: Shop tickets starting at $453
• Game 2 in Buffalo: Shop tickets starting at $502
• Game 3 in Montreal: Shop tickets starting at $620
• Game 4 in Montreal: Shop tickets starting at $634
• Game 5* in Buffalo: Shop tickets starting at $628
• Game 6* in Montreal: Shop tickets starting at $734
• Game 7* in Buffalo: Shop tickets starting at $834

Montreal Canadiens NHL playoff tickets

• Game 3 in Montreal: Shop tickets starting at $620
• Game 4 in Montreal: Shop tickets starting at $634
• Game 6* in Montreal: Shop tickets starting at $734

Buffalo Sabres NHL playoff tickets

• Game 1 in Buffalo: Shop tickets starting at $453
• Game 2 in Buffalo: Shop tickets starting at $502
• Game 5* in Buffalo: Shop tickets starting at $628
• Game 7* in Buffalo: Shop tickets starting at $834

* = if necessary

Montreal Canadiens future playoff tickets

Hypothetical tickets to the Canadiens' first home game in the Eastern Conference Finals and even Stanley Cup Final are already on sale. If the Canadiens advance, you're all set! If they are eliminated, you will be refunded for your ticket.