Bruins vs. Sabres Final Score, Highlights: Boston’s Season Ends in Game 6 Defeat as Sabres Advance

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The Boston Bruins’ season came to an end Friday night at TD Garden, falling 4-1 to the Buffalo Sabres in a six-game series defeat.

While David Pastrnak’s overtime heroics in Game 5 extended the season, the Bruins couldn’t replicate that magic back on home ice. Buffalo jumped to an early 2-0 lead in the opening frame, and though Pastrnak again found the net to cut the deficit, Boston’s offense ultimately stalled against Alex Lyon. It was a recurring theme for the B’s, who managed more than two goals just twice in the series and were held to a single goal or fewer in all three home contests.

Though Boston exceeded expectations in Marco Sturm’s first season behind the bench, it comes to an end at the hands of the Atlantic Division champions Buffalo, who win their first playoff series since 2007.

The Bruins now head into the offseason facing familiar questions about their offensive depth. While the team showed progress under Sturm, the inability to provide Pastrnak with secondary scoring proved fatal against a disciplined Buffalo defense. A lack of execution at home and a struggling power play left Boston with little margin for error, ending a promising campaign in a  first-round exit.

Check out the highlights from Friday night as the Sabres moved onto the second round.

Bruins vs. Sabres score

1 2 3 F
Sabres 2 0 2 4
Bruins 0 1 0 1

Bruins vs. Sabres live updates, highlights from Game 6

Final: Sabres 4, Bruins 1

10:14 p.m.: The Bruins season has come to an end as the Buffalo Sabres win the series in six games.

It’s a 4-1 defeat at TD Garden, where the Bruins did not score more than one goal in any of the three games. Buffalo advances to the second round for the first time since 2007.

On the other side, its a disappointing end on what was an outstanding year where the Bruins got back to the postseason. But, the season ends on a sour note in front of the home crowd. 

10:09 p.m.: We have a scrum in Boston, with McAvoy swinging his stick at Zach Benson, who tripped him right before the stoppage.

Both Benson and McAvoy go to the box.

10:07 p.m.: There’s 1:52 remaining, and the Bruins season looks to be coming to a close.

There’s a faceoff in the offensive zone as Sturm’s squad keeps pressing.

Sabres 4, Bruins 1

10:04 p.m. GOAL: The Sabres lead by three.

It’s Josh Norris, who missed the past three games, who gets the puck and fires it into the empty net. It gives Buffalo a 4-1 lead with 3:20 left.

Boston needs a miracle.

10:03 p.m.: There’s less than four minutes remaining and the Bruins trail by two.

Here comes Swayman, and Boston has the extra attacker on the ice.

9:56 p.m.: Dahlin has a good chance to make it 4-1, but Swayman makes a save on the backhand.

9:47 p.m.: Almost halfway through the third and the Bruins trail 3-1. 

Boston has scored two goals in front of their home crowd in the series and has scored over two goals in only two games. Marco Sturm’s offense needs to find something to keep the season alive.

Sabres 3, Bruins 1

9:42 p.m. GOAL: We have a goal, but it’s not a good sign for Bruins fans.

From the Boston offensive zone, the puck ends up 200 feet down the ice thanks to Josh Doan, who chases the puck and finds an open Zach Benson, who rips it past Swayman. Boston outshot Buffalo 7-1 in the period, but the Sabres have the goal that matters.

It makes the game 3-1 Sabres. The Bruins have their backs well against the wall, needing two goals with 14:02 remaining.

9:38 p.m.: Boston is getting chances.

Now, it’s Pastrnak, then Zacha, but Lyon is standing tall as the Sabres are on their heels, much to the applause of the Boston crowd.

Shots are 20-19 Buffalo.

9:37 p.m.: Morgan Geekie gets a shot from the point, but Lyon sees it and gets the puck with the glove.

We’re 3:59 into the third.

9:33 p.m.: The Bruins are showing life to begin the period, with Pastrnak getting a shot from the left circle which is saved by Lyon

9:31 p.m.: The third period has begun in Boston.

The Bruins have 20 minutes to save their season.

End of the second period: Sabres 2, Bruins 1

9:13 p.m.: The Bruins will head to the final period needing at least goal to save the season.

While Boston got one back courtesy of Pastrnak, the Sabres lead 2-1 after 40. The Bruins have discussed resiliency, and now, it’s time to show it, or else the season is over.

The final frame will begin in just under 20 minutes.

9:07 p.m.: Swayman is up to 17 saves on the day after flashing the glove on Tuch.

As the second period winds down, the Bruins still trail.

9:03 p.m.: There’s finally a whistle with 2:45 remaining in the second.

The Bruins will have a faceoff in the defensive zone coming out of the commercial timeout.

9:01 p.m.: The teams continue to play without stoppage as the clock ticks under four minutes in the second.

It’s been eight minutes without a whistle as Buffalo leads 2-1.

8:57 p.m.: Right after the midway point in the game, Boston has a chance right in front of Lyon with bodies by the crease, but the puck stays out.

Then, on the other end, Swayman makes a save on Bowen Byram.

8:55 p.m.: This is the best Bruins kill yet, limiting Buffalo until the teams are back to 5-on-5. But, Boston has not had a shot since the Pastrnak goal, which was over seven minutes ago.

8:51 p.m.: The Sabres are heading back to the power play for the third time tonight.

It’s a minor penalty on Morgan Geekie.

8:47 p.m.: Five minutes in, the Bruins are still trailing 2-1 but are showing life.

Neither team has had sustained offensive zone time in the second since the goal. Shots are 12-9 Buffalo.

Sabres 2, Bruins 1

8:41 p.m. GOAL: Boston gets the response it needed to start the period, and it’s the superstar Pastrnak.

No. 88 forces the turnover then it’s a 2-on-1 with Zacha, who dishes Pastrnak for a one-timer past Lyon. It’s his third goal of the series.

The Sabres lead is cut in half early in the second.

8:38 p.m.: It’s time for period two in Boston.

The Bruins desperately need a response to keep the season alive.

End of the first period: Sabres 2, Bruins 0

8:20 p.m.: Though the Bruins had a few chances, it’s 2-0 at the end of the first period.

Two goals by Buffalo, the early one by Tuch and a second by Samuelsson, have Boston up against the ropes. Lyon has made every save so far, and though the Bruins have not played terribly in front of Swayman, the goaltender had no chance on either goal.

Boston needs a response in the second period. 

8:13 p.m.: Now, Elias Lindholm gets a Grade-A chance on the other side for the Bruins, but it’s saved by Lyon.

Shots are 9-6 for Buffalo with 2:44 left in the first.

8:12 p.m.: Buffalo is now 0-for-2 on the power play, yet the score stays 2-0 for the road team.

The Sabres have been able to get bodies in front of Swayman, who has had to make some difficult saves.

8:07 p.m.: Things keep going downhill for the Bruins, who will be down a man for the second time in the first period.

Now, it’s Jonathan Aspirot who goes off for a tripping penalty. Boston desperately needs a kill.

Sabres 2, Bruins 0

8:02 p.m. GOAL: Boston got a few chances, but just like that it’s 2-0 Buffalo.

It’s Mattias Samuelsson who gets the goal, wristing a shot through traffic and past Swayman, who did not have a chance on the puck.

The Sabres lead 2-0 in the first and the pressure is on Boston.

8:00 p.m.: Casey Mittelstadt has the first big chance for the Bruins, in alone for a breakaway, but Lyon makes two saves, one on the initial chance and one on the rebound.

The Bruins crowd is in the game after the opportunity.

7:57 p.m.: The Bruins have killed the power play, allowing three shots which were all saved by Swayman, including one on Dahlin with traffic in front.

The teams are back at even strength with 11:29 left in the first.

7:52 p.m.: Now, Buffalo is heading to the power play.

The penalty is on Hampus Lindholm, who heads to the box for a cross-checking, giving the Buffalo man advantage its first opportunity.

So far, there has been just one shot on goal, which came from Tuch. Boston is still looking to test Alex Lyon for the first time.

Sabres 1, Bruins 0

7:46 p.m. GOAL: The Sabres have been on the attack early, and now they strike first.

It’s Alex Tuch, who is sitting in front alone and gets a pass from Rasmus Dahlin for an easy tap in. It’s Tuch’s fourth goal of the series.

With it, the Sabres have the first lead of the night.

7:41 p.m.: We are underway in Game 6.

Buffalo looks to close out the series and the Bruins try to stay alive.

7:33 p.m.: Game 6 is moments away, with teams about to take the ice.

Follow along for live updates and highlights throughout the night as the Bruins look to stay alive.

7:26 p.m.: Boston has its back against the wall, but Bruins fans are used to being in this position.

Since 2011, the Bruins have played in 25 elimination games, posting a record of 12–13. Their 2011 Stanley Cup run was built on survival, as they went a perfect 3–0 in Game 7s that year (against Montreal, Tampa Bay, and Vancouver).

The last elimination game the Bruins played on home ice was Game 7 of the first round in 2024 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. David Pastrnak scored the game winner in overtime to punch Boston’s ticket to the second round.

7:15 p.m.: Puck drop is approaching in Boston.

The Bruins are still looking for their first 2026 playoff win in front of their home crowd.

7:08 p.m.: Here’s the full lines for the Bruins during warmups.

6:57 p.m.: Here’s what Charlie McAvoy had to say earlier today about Game 6.

The defenseman has two points in five games so far,

6:42 p.m.: Boston will be rolling with the same exact lines from Game 5.

6:30 p.m.: Boston is looking for a different performance in front of their home crowd than in Games 3 and 4, when it was outscored 9-1 and went down 3-1 in the series.

This time around, with what’s at stake, the Bruins will need a much better performance.

6:15 p.m.: Since the last time out, Boston’s goaltender has something new to add to his pedigree. The NHL announced that Jeremy Swayman is a finalist for the Vezina Trophy, given to the best goaltender in the NHL.

6:05 p.m.: The Bruins are in the house for Game 6. Morgan Geekie had to rep Pastrnak.

6:00 p.m.: Boston forced a Game 6 thanks to David Pastrnak, who scored the overtime winner in a 2-1 win over the Sabres in Game 5.

How to watch Bruins vs. Sabres Game 6: TV channel, live stream

Game 6 between the Bruins and Sabres will air locally on NESN. Fans looking to stream the game can do so on NESN 360 or fubo.

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Bruins vs. Sabres Game 6 start time

  • Date: Friday, May 1
  • Time: 7:30 p.m.

Puck drop for Bruins vs. Sabres is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 1. The game will be played at TD Garden in Boston, Mass.

Bruins vs. Sabres schedule: Sabres win 3-2

Date Game Time (ET) TV/Live stream
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: Sabres6, Bruins 0  — —
April 28 Game 5: Bruins 2, Sabres 1 — —
May 1 Game 6: Sabres 4, Bruins 1 — —

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