| Scoring | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| BOS | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Sabres, First Round Game 3, beat Bruins 3–1 at TD Garden on April 23, 2026.
The Buffalo Sabres secured a crucial win over the Boston Bruins in Game 3 of the First Round, taking the series lead 2-1. With this victory, the Sabres have positioned themselves nicely, putting pressure on the Bruins to respond in the next game.
The game shifted dramatically in the second period. Tanner Jeannot opened the scoring for the Bruins at 3:26, giving the home team an early 1-0 lead. However, the momentum swung back to the Sabres when Bowen Byram equalized at 10:58. This goal not only tied the game but seemed to invigorate the Sabres, who dominated the latter stages of the match.
The Sabres kept the pressure on in the third period. Alex Tuch scored just over four minutes in, putting Buffalo ahead 2-1. Finally, Noah Ostlund sealed the deal with another goal at 18:36, extending the lead to 3-1 and effectively closing out the game.
Bowen Byram proved to be a key player for the Sabres, scoring the game-tying goal and assisting on Alex Tuch's go-ahead goal. His contributions were critical in turning the tide in favor of Buffalo. Noah Ostlund also made a significant impact, scoring the final goal that secured the victory.
For the Bruins, Tanner Jeannot shone as the only scorer for the home side, but the team struggled overall to capitalize on their opportunities, missing out on four power plays and generating only one goal from 25 shots.
The Bruins face mounting pressure as they look to rebound in Game 4 to avoid going down 3-1 in the series. The Sabres will look to build on their momentum, aiming for a commanding series lead.
Sabres won 3–1.
The final score was Sabres 3, Bruins 1.
Alex Tuch, Bowen Byram, Noah Ostlund.
Tanner Jeannot.
Alex Lyon made 24 saves on 25 shots (.960 save percentage).
Jeremy Swayman made 27 saves on 29 shots (.931 save percentage).
At TD Garden in Boston, the Bruins home rink.
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