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The Boston Bruins begin their 2026 Stanley Cup Playoff run on Sunday, April 19, 2026, against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. The Bruins entered the postseason as the first Wild Card in the Eastern Conference (100 points), while the Sabres claimed the top spot in the Atlantic Division (109 points). The first four games of the series will be broadcast nationally on ESPN and TNT.
Bruins vs. Sabres: First Round Schedule
Here’s the complete first round schedule for the Boston Bruins vs. Buffalo Sabres, via the NHL’s official first round schedule. Games 5 through 7 are if necessary.
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Site | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 19 (Sun) | 7:30 p.m. | @ Buffalo (KeyBank Center) | ESPN, SN360, TVAS |
| 2 | April 21 (Tue) | 7:30 p.m. | @ Buffalo (KeyBank Center) | ESPN, SN360, TVAS |
| 3 | April 23 (Thu) | 7:00 p.m. | vs. Buffalo (TD Garden) | TNT, truTV, Max, SN360, TVAS |
| 4 | April 26 (Sun) | 2:00 p.m. | vs. Buffalo (TD Garden) | TNT, truTV, Max, SN, TVAS |
| *5 | April 28 (Tue) | TBD | @ Buffalo | TBD |
| *6 | May 1 (Fri) | TBD | vs. Buffalo (TD Garden) | TBD |
| *7 | May 3 (Sun) | TBD | @ Buffalo | TBD |
* If necessary. Game times and TV assignments for Games 5-7 are TBD and will be updated as the series progresses.
Boston Bruins Playoff FAQ
When do the Boston Bruins start the 2026 NHL Playoffs?
The Boston Bruins open the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, April 19, 2026, on the road against the Buffalo Sabres. Game 1 starts at 7:30 p.m. ET at KeyBank Center in Buffalo and airs on ESPN.
Who do the Boston Bruins play in the first round?
The Boston Bruins face the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Buffalo earned the No. 1 seed in the Atlantic Division with 109 points, while Boston qualified as the Eastern Conference’s first Wild Card with 100 points.
Where do the Bruins play their 2026 home playoff games?
The Boston Bruins play their 2026 first round home games at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Games 3, 4, and 6 (if necessary) are scheduled at TD Garden, which seats approximately 17,850 for hockey.
What TV channels broadcast the Bruins-Sabres playoff series?
Games 1 and 2 of the Bruins-Sabres series air on ESPN, while Games 3 and 4 are on TNT, truTV, and Max. Canadian viewers can watch on SN360 and TVAS throughout the series. TV assignments for Games 5-7 are TBD pending series results.
How did the Boston Bruins qualify for the 2026 playoffs?
The Boston Bruins qualified for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs as the first Wild Card team in the Eastern Conference, finishing the regular season with 100 points. Boston drew the Atlantic Division’s top seed – the Buffalo Sabres (109 points) – in the first round.
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