The New York Rangers will open up the Eastern conference finals on the road as they face the Montreal Canadians in Game 1 in an NHL pro hockey playoff game scheduled for Saturday afternoon. br br Start time for Game 1 from Montreal is scheduled for 1PM Eastern Time with national television coverage provided by NBC TV. br br The NHL wagering odds have the home team Montreal Canadians favored by -122 odds with the return on the road underdog New York Rangers at +113 odds. The goal total is set at five goals.