IN PHOTOS: Montreal Canadiens fans pack L’espace 1909 for playoff watch party
Montreal Canadiens supporters at L’espace 1909 in downtown Montreal on May 6, 2026, for a watch party of Game 1 of the second round of the playoffs against the Buffalo Sabres. (Adriana Gentile, CityNews)
The Canadiens opened their second-round series with a 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on Wednesday.
Montreal Canadiens fans filled L’espace 1909, creating a charged atmosphere as they followed the action together during Round 2.
Inside the space, every screen was tuned to the matchup against the Buffalo Sabres, with supporters reacting to each play as it unfolded. Cheers rippled through the venue, while rally towels waved across both levels.
Youppi! was on site, helping keep the crowd engaged throughout the watch party.
The exterior of L’espace 1909 in downtown Montreal is seen on May 6, 2026. (Adriana Gentile, CityNews)Montreal Canadiens supporters at L’espace 1909 in downtown Montreal on May 6, 2026, for a watch party of Game 1 of the second round of the playoffs against the Buffalo Sabres. (Adriana Gentile, CityNews)Youppi! moves through L’espace 1909 as fans gather on May 6, 2026, for a watch party of Game 1 of the second round between the Montreal Canadiens and the Buffalo Sabres. (Adriana Gentile, CityNews)Montreal Canadiens supporters at L’espace 1909 in downtown Montreal on May 6, 2026, for a watch party of Game 1 of the second round of the playoffs against the Buffalo Sabres. (Adriana Gentile, CityNews)Montreal Canadiens supporters at L’espace 1909 in downtown Montreal on May 6, 2026, for a watch party of Game 1 of the second round of the playoffs against the Buffalo Sabres. (Adriana Gentile, CityNews)Montreal Canadiens supporters at L’espace 1909 in downtown Montreal on May 6, 2026, for a watch party of Game 1 of the second round of the playoffs against the Buffalo Sabres. (Adriana Gentile, CityNews)Montreal Canadiens supporters at L’espace 1909 in downtown Montreal on May 6, 2026, for a watch party of Game 1 of the second round of the playoffs against the Buffalo Sabres. (Adriana Gentile, CityNews)Montreal Canadiens supporters at L’espace 1909 in downtown Montreal on May 6, 2026, for a watch party of Game 1 of the second round of the playoffs against the Buffalo Sabres. (Adriana Gentile, CityNews)Montreal Canadiens supporters at L’espace 1909 in downtown Montreal on May 6, 2026, for a watch party of Game 1 of the second round of the playoffs against the Buffalo Sabres. (Adriana Gentile, CityNews)Montreal Canadiens supporters at L’espace 1909 in downtown Montreal on May 6, 2026, for a watch party of Game 1 of the second round of the playoffs against the Buffalo Sabres. (Adriana Gentile, CityNews)Montreal Canadiens supporters at L’espace 1909 in downtown Montreal on May 6, 2026, for a watch party of Game 1 of the second round of the playoffs against the Buffalo Sabres. (Adriana Gentile, CityNews)Montreal Canadiens supporters at L’espace 1909 in downtown Montreal on May 6, 2026, for a watch party of Game 1 of the second round of the playoffs against the Buffalo Sabres. (Adriana Gentile, CityNews)
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