May 6, 2026, 2:25 p.m. ET
- Two NHL playoff games are scheduled for Wednesday night.
- The Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres enter Game 1 while Game 2 of the Anaheim Ducks vs. Vegas Golden Knights highlight Wednesday’s action.
- The games will air live on TNT and truTV, which are both available to stream live with Sling.
The NHL playoffs continue to thrill as the eight remaining teams vie for a potential Stanley Cup Finals appearance.
On Wednesday night, two games will be featured on the playoff slate, including Game 1 of the Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres along with Game 2 of the Anaheim Ducks vs. Vegas Golden Knights.
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The Golden Knights lead their series 1-0 against the Ducks after winning 3-1 in Game 1. Fresh off their respective first round victories, the Canadiens and Sabres meet for Game 1 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals with both squads looking to reclaim former glory that has escaped their respective cities for decades.
With both games set to air on TNT and truTV tonight, an easy way to catch all the live action is with a Sling subscription. Learn more below on how you can watch the NHL playoffs tonight on Sling:
Watch NHL playoffs tonight on Sling
NHL playoffs schedule today – Wednesday, May 6
- Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres at 7 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV – Watch on Sling
- Anaheim Ducks vs. Vegas Golden Knights at 9:30 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV – Watch on Sling
How to watch Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres NHL playoffs
Canadiens vs. Sabres NHL playoffs Game 1 live stream
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Ducks vs. Golden Knights NHL playoffs Game 2 live stream
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Watch the NHL playoffs on Sling
NHL playoff games air on the networks of ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, truTV and TBS, which can all be streamed live with Sling. Try Sling today!
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