Viktor Arvidsson was the catalyst in Game 2, netting two goals, including a third-period insurance marker just 16 seconds into the frame. Morgan Geekie contributed one of the most talked-about goals of the postseason—a backhand flip from center ice that hopped over Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen—while Pavel Zacha rounded out the scoring on the power play.Thursday night's matchup represents a massive opportunity for Boston to take its first lead of the series with the energy of a raucous TD Garden. Expect a high-intensity battle as the Sabres attempt to reclaim home-ice advantage in what has quickly become a physical and unpredictable first-round clash.Follow along right here for the latest updates and highlights from Game 3 between the Bruins and Sabres.Bruins vs.

Sabres score123FBruins00Sabres00Click here for the complete Bruins vs. Sabres box score.Bruins vs. Sabres live updates, highlights from Game 38:06 p.m.: It's time for the second period, with both the Bruins and Sabres looking to take the lead.Shots were 14-9 in the first in favor of Buffalo.

Neither team could convert on their power play chances.Will it be the home side Bruins or Sabres who break the deadlock?End of the first period: Bruins 0, Sabres 07:49 p.m.: At the end of an eventful first period, the score is 0-0.Swayman and Lyons were the undisputed stars of the period, making 14 and nine saves respectively, to keep the teams off the board. For the second time this series, it's a scoreless opening frame.Each team will look to break the deadlock in the second.7:46 p.m.: The Bruins kill the power play, and both teams are 0-for-2 on the night.Buffalo spent the majority of the time in the offensive zone, and Swayman made five saves to keep the game scoreless.7:44 p.m.: With 3:31 remaining, the Sabres will now have their second power play.

It's Nikita Zadorov who is called for a tripping penalty.7:40 p.m.: The Bruins are now 0-for-2 on the power play, with the best opportunities coming on the first one.It's been an exciting game so far. Just over 17 minutes in, shots are 9-8 in favor of Buffalo. Both goaltenders have made big saves.7:38 p.m.: Now, the Bruins will have another power play, with Peyton Krebs going to the box for roughing.7:35 p.m.: Though the Bruins had chances, they couldn't break through on the power play.Now, both teams are 0-for-1 tonight.7:34 p.m.: Lyon has kept the Bruins off the board with two incredible saves.

The second one, with the puck in the blue paint, Lyon's right pad kept the puck out.7:31 p.m.: Now, the Bruins will go to the power play. Pastrnak got dragged down, and with the extra skater down Boston gets a few chances, most notably Zacha getting a one-timer to Lyon's left but it's saved.Out of the commercial, Boston will be on the man advantage for the first time tonight.7:28 p.m.: Past the halfway point in the first period and the score remains 0-0. Buffalo is still looking for its first goal in the opening frame this series.Shots are 6-2 in favor of the Sabres.7:26 p.m.: With the power play coming to a close, Swayman makes a save with his glove on Doan.

Shortly after, the power play officially ends, with Boston clearing the zone.7:24 p.m.: A minute into the power play and Buffalo has had a few opportunities. But, Swayman has stood tall, making a save with his left pad.7:22 p.m.: The Sabres will have the first power play of the game. Hampus Lindholm will go to the box for a delay of game penalty, where he sent the puck over the boards with no deflection.7:18 p.m.: Finally, we have a stoppage.Both teams have had opportunities with a high pace to start the game.

At the first commercial break, shots are 3-2.7:17 p.m.: Noah Ostlund gets a good opportunity, setting up Josh Doan in front but his tip is saved by Swayman.Six minutes in and there is yet to be a whistle in the game.7:15 p.m.: David Pastrnak has his first opportunity of the night, picking up a pass from the end wall and going in on Lyon, but it's saved.Teams each have one shot four minutes in.7:13 p.m.: Buffalo has the first offensive zone time of the night, getting a shot from the point which is gloved down by Swayman.Charlie McAvoy absolutely LEVELED Peyton Krebs 💥Playoff Bruins, baby pic.twitter.com/Tcv3UmuVhX— NESN (@NESN) April 23, 20267:11 p.m.: We are underway from TD Garden.Buffalo wins the opening faceoff, and here we go.7:07 p.m.: The teams are on the ice in front of a sellout crowd.7:06 p.m.: Back in the black and gold.Locking in 🔒 pic.twitter.com/xfxvWl2qci— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) April 23, 20267 p.m.: Bruins fans, we are moments away.Fire. Us. UP 🔥 pic.twitter.com/wbUQ83PE76— NESN (@NESN) April 23, 2026Follow along f