Sabres vs. Bruins schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series
The Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres are facing off in the first round of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, with Buffalo leading the series 3-1 after four games. The Bruins, returning to the postseason as a wild-card team, aim to rally in the best-of-seven series. Games are being broadcast on TNT, truTV, and ESPN networks, with live streaming available via DIRECTV, fubo, and the ESPN app. The series continues with Game 5 on April 28, and potential Games 6 and 7 if necessary.
- ▪Buffalo leads the best-of-seven series 3-1 after winning Games 1, 3, and 4, while Boston won Game 2.
- ▪Game 5 is scheduled for April 28 at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on TNT, truTV, and available via DIRECTV.
- ▪The Sabres finished first in the Atlantic Division with 109 points, while the Bruins secured the first Eastern Conference wild-card spot.
- ▪Boston won three of four regular-season matchups, with two games decided in overtime.
- ▪Games in the series are televised on ESPN, TNT, and truTV, and can be streamed on DIRECTV, fubo, and the ESPN app.
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