I believe the Sabres will start on Saturday night, assuming they have a home advantage. The playoffs start Friday, but there is a concert at HSBC on Fri night, so you'd have to assume Game 1 is Sat night.
I was at the game last night, as well as last Friday's game against Philly. The team, and especially Miller, looked much sharper. Ballsy move by Lindy to play Miller last Saturday in Ottawa after a sup-par showing the night before against the Flyers. It's clear he knows who he wants the #1 to be in the postseason.
The Sabres came out and absolutely dominated the first period...I don't know what the shots finished, but it was 14-3 at one point in the 1st. All the action was in the Habs end. Amazing how quick the Sabres looked after having three days off for the first time since the Olympics. Hell, one day off has been a miracle. They looked focused and fresh all game, it was good to see.