Sabres home opener is setSource: WGR-AM ‘Montreal comes to the arena October 13 which is a Thursday to play the Sabres. That game is also the season opener for the Sabres.’ Related posts: Home opener against Islanders highlights Sabres schedule Buffalo Sabres 2008-09 Schedule Friday’s Montreal Coverage (Updated 11:30 a.m.) Power has been restored on home ice Home opener set for October 9