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    Boston Bruins @ Buffalo Sabres

    East 1st Round - Game 1 • BUF leads series 1-0
    BOS
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    45-27-10, 16-16-9 Away
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    BOS
    		1023
    Sabres
    BUF
    		0044
    BUF
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    50-23-9, 26-10-5 Home
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    50-23-9, 26-10-5 Home
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    BUF leads 1-0

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    • Sabres
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    Game 1
    4/19
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    4/21
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    4/23
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    4/26
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    4/28
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    5/1
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    Game Information

    KeyBank Center
    KeyBank Center
    7:30 PM, April 19, 2026Coverage: ESPN
    Buffalo, NY
    Attendance: 19,070
    • Referees:
    • Chris Rooney
    • Francis Charron
    • Jon McIsaac
    • Linesmen:
    • Andrew Smith
    • Jesse Marquis

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Buffalo50239109
    Tampa Bay50266106
    Montreal482410106
    Boston452710100
    Ottawa44271199
    Detroit41311092
    Florida4038484
    Toronto32361478
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    NHL News

    Vegas Golden Knights storm back in third period, win Game 1

    Vegas Golden Knights storm back in third period, win Game 1

    The Golden Knights, who have not lost in regulation since John Tortorella took over as coach last month, rallied with three third-period goals Sunday night, defeating the Mammoth 4-2 in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series.
    Utah Mammoth vs. Vegas Golden Knights: Game Highlights

    Utah Mammoth vs. Vegas Golden Knights: Game Highlights

    Utah Mammoth vs. Vegas Golden Knights: Game Highlights
    Golden Knights rally past Mammoth 4-2 in Game 1 as Nic Dowd nets the winner

    Golden Knights rally past Mammoth 4-2 in Game 1 as Nic Dowd nets the winner

    — Nic Dowd redirected Noah Hanifin's shot from the point to put Vegas ahead at 7:20 of the third period and the Golden Knights beat the Utah Mammoth 4-2 on Sunday night in Game 1 of their first-round series.
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