Buffalo Zoo decorates ahead of Stanley Cup 2nd Round

Zookeepers, animals get excited for Sabres postseason series against Canadiens

Buffalo Zoo Round 2

© Buffalo Zoo

By Christopher Detwiler
@Chris_Detwiler NHL.com Staff Writer

The Buffalo Zoo is partying like it’s 2007.

The celebrate the start of the Eastern Conference Second Round between the Buffalo Sabres and the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday, the local animal park decorated its attractions with Sabres signs and gear.

Even mealtime had a special flare ahead of Buffalo’s first appearance in the second round in 18 seasons, as some of the furry friends got their food served in a Sabres sword. Talk about a silver platter.

The red pandas even got Sabres-themed hockey sticks, pucks and a net to play around with in their pen.

Puck drop for Game 1 is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at KeyBank Center (TNT, truTV, HBO MAX, CBC, SN, TVAS).

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