Old teammates Peyton Krebs (19) and Zemgus Girgensons could face each other in the second round of the playoffs. ©2026, Micheline Veluvolu

NHL announces schedule for Sabres’ second-round playoff series

No opponent, no problem. The NHL tonight released the schedule for the Buffalo Sabres’ second-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs against either the Montreal Canadiens or Tampa Bay Lightning.

The Canadiens and Lightning play Game 7 of their first-round series Sunday in Tampa Bay.

The Sabres advanced to the second round on Friday for the first time since 2007 by beating the Bruins 4-1 in Game 6 in Boston.

The complete schedule is below.

– Game 1, Wednesday, 7 p.m, Montreal/Tampa Bay at Buffalo

– Game 2, Friday, 7 p.m, Montreal/Tampa Bay at Buffalo

– Game 3, May 10, 7 p.m, Buffalo at Montreal/Tampa Bay

– Game 4, May 12, TBD, Buffalo at Montreal/Tampa Bay

– *Game 5, May 14, TBD, Montreal/Tampa Bay at Buffalo

– *Game 6, May 16, TBD, Buffalo at Montreal/Tampa Bay

– *Game 7, May 18, TBD, Montreal/Tampa Bay at Buffalo

*If necessary.

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