Canadiens Advance To Conference Final, Series Schedule

May 19, 2026 - 03:51

The Montreal Canadiens are moving on. They clinched a spot in the Eastern Conference Final after a hard-fought 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres, closing out their second-round series. The win came in a tense Game 7, where the Canadiens managed to hold off a late Sabres push to secure the series.

Montreal now turns its attention to the next round. Their opponent will be determined by the outcome of the other second-round series. The Canadiens will have home-ice advantage for the first two games of the conference final, which is expected to begin later this week. The full schedule for the series will be released by the league in the coming days, with dates and times to be confirmed.

This marks a significant run for the Canadiens, who have shown resilience throughout the playoffs. After a strong regular season, they have carried that momentum into the postseason, winning tight games and getting key contributions from their top players. The team will now have a few days to rest and prepare before the next challenge begins. Fans in Montreal are already buzzing with anticipation for what could be a deep playoff push.