BUF@MTL: What you need to know
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Key Points:
- The Bell Centre is hosting various playoff events including a pregame show, rally towel giveaways, and a Fan Jam with activities like a tattoo parlor, interactive torch sculpture, and live broadcasts.
- The official Habs watch party takes place on Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal with expanded screen viewing and strict safety rules banning fireworks and pyrotechnics.
- Fans can participate in a combined 50/50 raffle for a large jackpot and enjoy special concession items like chili cheese fries, Canadiens cookies, mega poutine, and spicy chicken wings.
- The Canadiens aim to improve consistency with back-to-back wins, maintain strong 5-on-5 play defense, and boost home ice scoring after struggling in Round 1 against Tampa Bay.
- Key players to watch include Alex Newhook, who has been a top scorer for Montreal, and Buffalo’s Josh Doan, who has six points in his last five games.
