| Scoring | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| BOS | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Sabres, First Round Game 6, beat Bruins 4–1 at TD Garden on May 1, 2026.
The Buffalo Sabres have triumphed over the Boston Bruins in Game 6 of the First Round, winning the series 4-2. This victory allows the Sabres to advance while sending the Bruins home in what was a high-stakes elimination game for the home team.
In this best-of-seven series, the Sabres have established their dominance, closing out with four victories compared to the Bruins' two. After leading the series 3-2, the pressure was squarely on the Bruins to secure a win and keep their playoff hopes alive. However, the Sabres proved too strong, clinching the series with tonight's performance.
The turning point of the game occurred early with the Sabres striking first. Alex Tuch opened the scoring just 3:25 into the first period, giving Buffalo an early lead. Mattias Samuelsson followed up with another goal at 12:26 of the first, putting the Bruins in a tough early hole at 2-0.
The Bruins did respond in the second period when David Pastrnak broke through with a goal, narrowing the gap to 2-1. However, any momentum the Bruins gained was quickly countered. Zach Benson scored for the Sabres at 5:58 in the third, extending the lead to 3-1 and effectively shifting the momentum back in Buffalo's favor. Josh Norris sealed the game's outcome with a late goal at 16:40, pushing the final score to 4-1.
For the Sabres, Tuch was instrumental, not only scoring the opening goal but also contributing with an assist on Samuelsson's goal. Tage Thompson had a notable game with two assists, facilitating both Tuch's and Samuelsson's early strikes. Zach Benson shined as well, scoring a crucial third goal and providing another assist to Norris.
On the Bruins' side, Pastrnak was the standout performer, getting on the board to keep his team's hopes alive but ultimately unable to generate enough offensive pressure. The Bruins amassed 26 shots but faced a solid Sabres defense that managed to block 19 of them.
With the series concluded, the Sabres look ahead to the next round of the playoffs, where they will await their opponent after successfully eliminating the Bruins. Meanwhile, Boston will regroup and reflect on a challenging season that ended prematurely as they prepare for next year.
Sabres won 4–1.
The final score was Sabres 4, Bruins 1.
Alex Tuch, Josh Norris, Mattias Samuelsson, Zach Benson.
David Pastrnak.
Alex Lyon made 25 saves on 26 shots (.962 save percentage).
Jeremy Swayman made 22 saves on 25 shots (.880 save percentage).
At TD Garden in Boston, the Bruins home rink.
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