Bruins Clinch Wild Card Spot, Set to Face Sabres

Boston shuts out Devils 4-0 to lock up playoff berth

Apr. 15, 2026 at 11:41am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a hockey game between the Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres, with the players and action broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color.The Bruins and Sabres set to clash in a high-stakes playoff matchup after Boston's dominant regular season finish.Boston Today

The Boston Bruins have clinched the first wild card spot in the NHL playoffs and will face off against the Atlantic Division champion Buffalo Sabres in the opening round. The Bruins secured their postseason berth with a decisive 4-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils.

Why it matters

The Bruins' playoff matchup with the Sabres will be a highly anticipated clash between two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. Both squads are looking to make deep runs in the postseason and the outcome of this series could have major implications for the rest of the NHL playoffs.

The details

The Bruins dominated the Devils from start to finish, scoring four unanswered goals to cruise to the victory. Boston's stifling defense held New Jersey scoreless, while the offense was led by a balanced attack that saw four different players find the back of the net.

  • The Bruins secured the first wild card spot with their 4-0 win over the Devils on April 15, 2026.

The players

Boston Bruins

A professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts and a member of the National Hockey League.

Buffalo Sabres

A professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York and a member of the National Hockey League.

New Jersey Devils

A professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey and a member of the National Hockey League.

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What’s next

The Bruins will now prepare to face the Sabres in the first round of the NHL playoffs, with the series expected to begin in the coming days.

The takeaway

The Bruins' dominant performance against the Devils has set the stage for an exciting playoff matchup with the Sabres, as both teams look to make a deep run towards the Stanley Cup.