Buffalo Sabres Set for Playoff Showdown Against Boston Bruins

58 articles · Updated · Bleacher Report · Apr 17

The Buffalo Sabres will face the Boston Bruins in the first round of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, starting Sunday, April 19.
Games will be broadcast on MSG and ESPN, with local radio coverage on WGR 550 and streaming options available for fans.
This marks Buffalo’s first playoff appearance since 2011, following their Atlantic Division title, with expectations high for a competitive series.

Will Boston's heavier style and elite goaltending be enough to halt Buffalo's historic surge?

Is Buffalo's historic turnaround a sign of destiny, or will playoff pressure end the dream?

Are the Bruins' high-percentage stats a warning sign for a first-round playoff upset?

How will the NHL's new playoff salary cap impact lineup choices in this intense series?

Can Lindy Ruff's coaching revival of the Sabres out-scheme the experienced Boston Bruins?