Sabres vs. Bruins schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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After failing to secure a playoff berth last year, the Bruins are back in the postseason. By clinching the first wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, Boston has shown that it is not just a playoff participant, but a dangerous contender.
The Bruins are ready for a first-round clash with the Sabres, who finished atop the Atlantic Division standings with 109 points. History favors Boston, as the Bruins have survived and advanced in six of the eight previous playoff meetings with the Sabres.
The regular season series suggests a razor-thin margin. Boston won three of the four matchups, but two of those victories could have gone the other way in overtime.
Here is the complete series schedule for Sabres vs. Bruins, including TV and streaming options for playoff games.
Sabres vs. Bruins schedule
Buffalo leads series 3-1
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 19 | Game 1: Sabres 4. Bruins 3 | — | — |
| April 21 | Game 2: Bruins 4, Sabres 2 | — | — |
| April 23 | Game 3: Sabres 3, Bruins 1 | — | — |
| April 26 | Game 4: Sabres 6, Bruins 1 | — | — |
| April 28 | Game 5: Bruins vs. Sabres | 7:30 p.m. | TNT, truTV, DIRECTV |
| May 1 | Game 6*: Sabres vs. Bruins | TBD | TBD |
| May 3 | Game 7*: Bruins vs. Sabres | TBD | TBD |
*If necessary
Where to watch Sabres vs. Bruins: TV channels, live streams
Games in the Sabres vs. Bruins series will air on multiple channels.
Fans can stream every playoff game live on DIRECTV, which offers a free trial to new users. Games on ABC and ESPN networks can also be streamed on the ESPN app or fubo, which also has a free trial.
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| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| First round begins | April 18 |
| NHL Draft Lottery | May 4 or 5 |
| NHL Scouting Combine at Buffalo | May 31-June 6 |
| Stanley Cup Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 21 |
| NHL Draft at Los Angeles | June 26-27 |
| Free agency begins | July 1 |