Buffalo bringing back beer sabres for Game 7, but there is a catch

The Buffalo Sabres are bringing back the popular Beer Sabre for Game 7 against the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night at KeyBank Center, but availability will likely be limited. The custom 20-ounce plastic sword cups will go on sale at 5:30 p.m. before the 7:30 p.m. puck drop and will likely be sold only while supplies last at chosen concession areas throughout the sector’s 100, 200, and 300 levels.

The Beer Sabre has turn out to be one of the recognizable fan items during Buffalo’s playoff run through the team’s partnership with Labatt USA. Demand for Sabres merchandise has skyrocketed throughout the postseason as Buffalo reached the playoffs for the primary time since 2011 and advanced this deep into the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the primary time in nearly twenty years.

The Sabres forced the deciding game with an 8-3 victory in Game 6 after scoring seven unanswered goals in Montreal. Goaltender Alex Lyon was replaced in the primary period after allowing three goals on 4 shots, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 18 shots in relief to assist secure the win.

Fan interest for Game 7 has driven ticket prices through the roof. As of Sunday night, Ticketmaster listed entry-level seats within the 300 level starting at $307, with premium seats exceeding $1,200. StubHub prices began at $290, while lower-bowl seats on each resale platforms were priced above $500. For fans unable to attend inside KeyBank Center, the Sabres are also hosting a playoff watch party at Canalside.

The winner of Monday’s game will advance to the Eastern Conference Final against the Carolina Hurricanes, who swept each previous playoff rounds and haven’t played since May 9.