Bruins vs. Sabres Score, Live Updates, Highlights From Game 1 of NHL Playoffs Series originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.After a year away from the postseason, the Bruins will return to the playoff stage when they hit the ice on Sunday night for Game 1 against the Sabres.Under first-year head coach Marco Sturm, Boston has found success with a structured, defensive-first mentality that relies on the brilliance of goaltender Jeremy Swayman.

The Bruins will be the underdog in the first round, though, as they are going head-to-head with a Sabres squad that led the Atlantic Division with 109 points.Both the Bruins and Sabres defied expectations this season, and now, the two contenders will battle in the postseason for the ninth time. The atmosphere in Buffalo will certainly be electric, as Sabres fans are ready to watch playoff hockey for the first time in 14 years.Follow along right here for live updates from Game 1 between the Bruins and Sabres.Bruins vs. Sabres score123FBruins101Sabres000Bruins vs.

Sabres live updates, highlights from Game 1End of the second period: Bruins 1, Sabres 09:21 p.m.: To end the second period, Swayman takes away another scoring chance from Owen Power, and the teams head to the locker room with the game 1-0.The Bruins goaltender has 27 saves as Boston takes the lead into the third period. Only 20 more minutes stand between Boston and a statement Game 1 win. Though, Sturm's team would like some chances on the offensive end and a possible insurance goal.Let's see how the final 20 minutes unfold.9:18 p.m.: Now, Swayman makes a save on Thompson, keeping the Sabres scoreless.

Though shots are 25-13 Buffalo, the Boston goaltender has been the great equalizer.9:12 p.m.: It's a great kill by Boston, who allows zero Buffalo shots on the power play. The Bruins penalty kill is now 3-for-3, and the Sabres unit has not capitalized on its last 25 opportunities.The clock goes under five minutes in the second with the game still 1-0.9:09 p.m.: Buffalo is headed to the power play for the third time.It's a holding penalty on Andrew Peeke, giving the Sabres their third man advantage of the game.9:03 p.m.: Pastrnak has his second breakaway of the period, and this one is also saved by Pekka Luukkonen.

Boston has had a few counter attack chances, but the Sabres goaltender has made every save but one.8:58 p.m.: As the period continues, Buffalo has been on the attack. Boston has lacked offensive zone time since the Pastrnak giveaway.At the 10:30 mark, Josh Norris has a chance, but it looked like a Bruins stick got in the way, and it stays 1-0.8:52 p.m.: The Sabres have had their fair share of chances this period, now with Jack Quinn alone right in front of Swayman. But, the goaltender was in good position and made the save.We're five minutes through the second.8:49 p.m.: It's a prime opportunity for Pastrnak, who gets the puck behind defenders and has a breakaway.

But, his backhander is saved by Pekka Luukkonen.8:48 p.m.: Buffalo's power play is over, making both teams 0-for-2 tonight.This one was a lot different for Boston, who got a few clearances and kept the pressure off Swayman.8:44 p.m.: Now, Pavel Zacha takes a holding penalty, ending the Bruins power play. It will be a 4-on-4 for 23 seconds, then Buffalo will have its second man advantage of the night.8:42 p.m.: The second period is underway in Boston.The Bruins lead 1-0 courtesy of the Geekie goal.End of the first period: Bruins 1, Sabres 08:25 p.m.: Geekie had a prime opportunity to give Boston a 2-0 lead, but his eyes were down and he didn't see an empty net.

The Sabres' goaltender had no chance if Geekie ripped it. But, instead, he chose to pass, and time expires in the first.Still, the Bruins have a 1-0 lead behind Geekie's goal and Swayman's strong performance. Both teams head to the locker room and look to come out in the second period firing.8:23 p.m.: The Bruins are heading back to the penalty, with Jason Zucker now taking a penalty for holding.

The power play will go into the second period, if Boston doesn't score.8:19 p.m.: It's a big kill for the Bruins, and now both teams are 0-for-1 on the power play. With three minutes left in the first, the Bruins are holding onto a 1-0 lead.Swayman has 13 saves so far.8:18 p.m.: Swayman picks up right where he left off in the playoffs, now making a save on Ryan McLeod, who burst from end-to-end to get right in front of No. 1.He's made three saves this power play.8:16 p.m.: There's some chaos in front of the Boston net. After Swayman makes a save, a scrum ensues as the Bruins goaltender is pushed into the net after the whistle is blown.

There's 51 seconds left in the power play.The puck ended up in the net, but not before the play was waved off.8:13 p.m.: Now, the Sabres will head to the power play for the first time.It's Nikita Zadorov going to the box for Boston, a two-minute penalty for cross-checking. For the first time tonight, the Boston kill takes the i