Buffalo Sabres fans attend Game 2 Stanley Cup playoffs watch party

12 articles · Updated · Buffalo News · May 9

Crowds gathered at Canalside in Buffalo on Friday to follow the Sabres' second-round game against the Montreal Canadiens.
Photos showed fans cheering Sabres goals, reacting to Canadiens scores and calls against Buffalo, and watching through the third period.
The event underscored strong local playoff interest, while post-game scenes showed Canadiens supporters celebrating and litter left scattered around the waterfront venue.

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