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Apr. 20, 2026

Bruins Collapse in Third Period, Lose Game 1 to Sabres

Boston squanders two-goal lead in final frame, falling 4-3 to Buffalo

Apr. 20, 2026

Bruins' Swayman Rebounds from Olympics Gaffe

Goalie's costly mistake at Olympics fueled his playoff breakout with Boston

Apr. 20, 2026

Sabres rally past Bruins in 3rd for 1st playoff win since '11

Buffalo scores four unanswered goals in final eight minutes to stun Boston in Game 1

Apr. 20, 2026

Bruins Collapse in Third Period, Lose Game 1 to Sabres

Buffalo rallies late to take series opener against Boston in NHL playoffs

Apr. 20, 2026

Tage Thompson ignites late comeback in wild playoff win over Bruins

Sabres center scores two late goals to erase 2-0 deficit in Game 1 victory

Apr. 20, 2026

Veteran NHL Coaches Reflect on League's Evolution

Sabres' Lindy Ruff and Bruins' Marco Sturm discuss how the game has changed over their decades-long careers.

Apr. 20, 2026

Coaches Recall NHL's Bygone Physicality

Lindy Ruff and Marco Sturm discuss how the intimidation factor has evolved in the modern game.

Apr. 20, 2026

Sabres Stun Bruins in Game 1 Playoff Opener

NHL analysts break down Buffalo's surprise victory over Boston

Apr. 19, 2026

Sabres Arrive in Style for First Playoff Game in 14 Years

Buffalo players show up to KeyBank Center in vintage cars ahead of Eastern Conference First Round matchup with Bruins.

Apr. 19, 2026

Sabres vs. Bruins Game 1 TV, Live Stream Info for NHL Playoffs Opener

Everything you need to know to watch the first-round matchup between the Buffalo Sabres and Boston Bruins.

Apr. 19, 2026

Bruins and Sabres Set for Playoff Clash in Buffalo

Emotional first-round matchup marks Sabres' first playoff appearance since 2011

Apr. 19, 2026

Bruins' Marco Sturm tips hat to surging Sabres: 'They're that good'

Rookie coach Sturm acknowledges Buffalo's offensive firepower ahead of playoff matchup

Apr. 19, 2026

Bruins' Defensive Weakness Could Prove Costly in 2026 Playoffs

Boston's young blueliner Mason Lohrei may be exploited by physical opponents in postseason run

Apr. 19, 2026

Bruins vs Sabres Game 1 Prediction: Expect Low-Scoring Affair

The Sabres are favored at home, but the Bruins' stingy defense could keep this game under the total.

Apr. 19, 2026

Bruins' Rookie James Hagens Joins Playoff Run After Boston College

The 19-year-old forward makes NHL playoff debut after signing contract following college season.

Apr. 19, 2026

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Apr. 19, 2026

Bruins Upset Sabres in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Playoffs

Boston's veteran goaltender Jeremy Swayman outduels Buffalo's inexperienced Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in series opener.

Apr. 19, 2026

Swayman Ready to Lead Bruins' Playoff Charge

Veteran goaltender set to anchor Boston's postseason run against upstart Sabres

Apr. 19, 2026

Sabres Respond To Bruins Coach's Claim That 'A Lot Of Teams Are Afraid Of' Them

Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff and forward Josh Doan react to Marco Sturm's comments about the Bruins' size and physicality ahead of their playoff series.

Apr. 19, 2026

Sabres and Bruins Clash in Stanley Cup Playoffs

Buffalo News experts predict first-round matchup between longtime rivals