Bruins vs. Sabres Score, Live Updates, Highlights From Game 6 of NHL Playoffs Series

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Bruins vs. Sabres Score, Live Updates, Highlights From Game 6 of NHL Playoffs Series
The Boston Bruins celebrate a win in overtime against the Buffalo Sabres

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The Boston Bruins return to TD Garden looking to stay alive in Game 6 against the Buffalo Sabres.

Trailing 3-1 in the series, Boston stayed alive on the road in Buffalo thanks to an overtime goal from David Pastrnak; now, the Bruins need a win in front of the home crowd to force a Game 7 on Sunday.

Marco Sturm's squad will be looking for a different effort in Boston this time around. In Games 3 and 4, Buffalo was able to take a commanding lead in the series, outscoring the Bruins 9-1 over two games. With their backs against the wall, expect an all-out effort from the Bruins in what could be their final home game of the season.

Follow along for live updates as the Bruins look to force a Game 7 against the Sabres.

Bruins vs. Sabres score

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Bruins vs. Sabres live updates, highlights from Game 6

8:13 p.m.: Now, Elias Lindholm gets a Grade-A chance on the other side for the Bruins, but it's saved by Lyon.

Shots are 9-6 for Buffalo with 2:44 left in the first.

8:12 p.m.: Buffalo is now 0-for-2 on the power play, yet the score stays 2-0 for the road team.

The Sabres have been able to get bodies in front of Swayman, who has had to make some difficult saves.

8:07 p.m.: Things keep going downhill for the Bruins, who will be down a man for the second time in the first period.

Now, it's Jonathan Aspirot who goes off for a tripping penalty. Boston desperately needs a kill.

Sabres 2, Bruins 0

8:02 p.m. GOAL: Boston got a few chances, but just like that it's 2-0 Buffalo.

It's Mattias Samuelsson who gets the goal, wristing a shot through traffic and past Swayman, who did not have a chance on the puck.

The Sabres lead 2-0 in the first and the pressure is on Boston.

8:00 p.m.: Casey Mittelstadt has the first big chance for the Bruins, in alone for a breakaway, but Lyons makes two saves, one on the initial chance and one on the rebound.

The Bruins crowd is in the game after the opportunity.

7:57 p.m.: The Bruins have killed the power play, allowing three shots which were all saved by Swayman, including one on Dahlin with traffic in front.

The teams are back at even strength with 11:29 left in the first.

7:52 p.m.: Now, Buffalo is heading to the power play.

The penalty is on Hampus Lindholm, who heads to the box for a cross-checking, giving the Buffalo man advantage its first opportunity.

So far, there has been just one shot on goal, which came from Tuch. Boston is still looking to test Alex Lyon for the first time.

Sabres 1, Bruins 0

7:46 p.m. GOAL: The Sabres have been on the attack early, and now they strike first.

It's Alex Tuch, who is sitting in front alone and gets a pass from Rasmus Dahlin for an easy tap in. It's Tuch's fourth goal of the series.

With it, the Sabres have the first lead of the night.

7:41 p.m.: We are underway in Game 6.

Buffalo looks to close out the series and the Bruins try to stay alive.

7:33 p.m.: Game 6 is moments away, with teams about to take the ice.

Follow along for live updates and highlights throughout the night as the Bruins look to stay alive.

7:26 p.m.: Boston has its back against the wall, but Bruins fans are used to being in this position.

Since 2011, the Bruins have played in 25 elimination games, posting a record of 12–13. Their 2011 Stanley Cup run was built on survival, as they went a perfect 3–0 in Game 7s that year (against Montreal, Tampa Bay, and Vancouver).

The last elimination game the Bruins played on home ice was Game 7 of the first round in 2024 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. David Pastrnak scored the game winner in overtime to punch Boston's ticket to the second round.

7:15 p.m.: Puck drop is approaching in Boston.

The Bruins are still looking for their first 2026 playoff win in front of their home crowd.

7:08 p.m.: Here's the full lines for the Bruins during warmups.

6:57 p.m.: Here's what Charlie McAvoy had to say earlier today about Game 6.

The defenseman has two points in five games so far,

6:42 p.m.: Boston will be rolling with the same exact lines from Game 5.

6:30 p.m.: Boston is looking for a different performance in front of their home crowd than in Games 3 and 4, when it was outscored 9-1 and went down 3-1 in the series.

This time around, with what's at stake, the Bruins will need a much better performance.

6:15 p.m.: Since the last time out, Boston's goaltender has something new to add to his pedigree. The NHL announced that Jeremy Swayman is a finalist for the Vezina Trophy, given to the best goaltender in the NHL.

6:05 p.m.: The Bruins are in the house for Game 6. Morgan Geekie had to rep Pastrnak.

6:00 p.m.: Boston forced a Game 6 thanks to David Pastrnak, who scored the overtime winner in a 2-1 win over the Sabres in Game 5.

How to watch Bruins vs. Sabres Game 6: TV channel, live stream

Game 6 between the Bruins and Sabres will air locally on NESN. Fans looking to stream the game can do so on NESN 360 or fubo.

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Bruins vs. Sabres Game 6 start time

  • Date: Friday, May 1
  • Time: 7:30 p.m.

Puck drop for Bruins vs. Sabres is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 1. The game will be played at TD Garden in Boston, Mass.

Bruins vs. Sabres schedule: Sabres lead 3-2

DateGameTime (ET)TV/Live stream
April 19Game 1: Sabres 4, Bruins 3——
April 21Game 2: Bruins 4, Sabres 2——
April 23Game 3: Sabres 3, Bruins 1——
April 26Game 4: Sabres6, Bruins 0 ——
April 28Game 5: Bruins 2, Sabres 1——
May 1Game 6: Sabres vs. Bruins7:30 p.m.NESN, NESN 360, fubo
May 3Game 7*: Bruins vs. SabresTBDTBD

*If necessary

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