By clinching the first wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, Boston has shown that it is not just a playoff participant, but a dangerous contender.The Bruins are ready for a first-round clash with the Sabres, who finished atop the Atlantic Division standings with 109 points. History favors Boston, as the Bruins have survived and advanced in six of the eight previous playoff meetings with the Sabres.The regular season series suggests a razor-thin margin. Boston won three of the four matchups, but two of those victories could have gone the other way in overtime.Here is the complete series schedule for Bruins vs.

Sabres, including TV and streaming options for playoff games.Bruins vs. Sabres schedule: Series tied 1-1DateGameTime (ET)LocalNationalApril 19Game 1: Sabres 4, Bruins 3———April 21Game 2: Bruins 4, Sabres 2———April 23Game 3: Sabres vs. Bruins7 p.m.NESN, NESN 360, fuboTNT, truTV, DIRECTVApril 26Game 4: Sabres vs.

Bruins2 p.m.NESN, NESN 360, fuboTNT, truTV, DIRECTVApril 28Game 5: Bruins vs. SabresTBDTBDTBDMay 1Game 6*: Sabres vs. BruinsTBDTBDTBDMay 3Game 7*: Bruins vs.

SabresTBDTBDTBD*If necessaryHow to watch Bruins vs. Sabres: TV channels, live streamsTV channels: NESN (local) | ESPN, TNT, truTV (national)Live streams: NESN 360, fubo (local) | ESPN app, DIRECTV (national)First-round games between the Bruins and Sabres will air locally on NESN and nationally on ESPN, TNT and truTV. Games will also be available to stream locally on NESN 360 and fubo and nationally on the ESPN app and DIRECTV.Fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy.

Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox and 100-plus top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)NHL Playoffs bracket 2026Eastern ConferenceAtlantic Division(A1) Sabres vs. (WC1) Bruins(A2) Lightning vs. (A3) CanadiensMetropolitan Division(M1) Hurricanes vs. (WC2) Senators(M2) Penguins vs. (M3) FlyersWestern ConferenceCentral Division(C1) Avalanche vs. (WC2) Kings(C2) Stars vs. (C3) WildPacific Division(P1) Golden Knights vs. (WC1) Mammoth(P2) Oilers vs. (P3) DucksYOUR 2026 #STANLEYCUP PLAYOFFS BRACKET IS HERE 🔒📺: The #StanleyCup Playoffs begin SATURDAY on @espn, @NHL_On_TNT, @Sportsnet, & @TVASportspic.twitter.com/N4wSW1bhSl— NHL (@NHL) April 17, 2026NHL Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026Here are the key dates to know for the NHL Playoffs:EventDatesRegular season endsApril 16First round beginsApril 18Second round beginsMay 2*Conference finals beginMay 17*Stanley Cup Final beginsJune 3*Last possible day for Game 7June 21*Can move up depending on earlier seriesMore BruinsLatest Bruins news2025-26 Bruins schedule2025-26 Bruins rosterComplete history of Bruins championships