April 19, 2026Updated 1:24 pm EDT
The Buffalo Sabres (50-23-9) take the ice against the Boston Bruins (45-27-10) during Sunday’s NHL schedule, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET at KeyBank Center and broadcast on ESPN. The teams meet for Game 1 of the NHL Playoffs First Round.
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Injury reportsSabres
Justin Danforth: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Sam Carrick: Out (Arm),
Noah Ostlund: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Jiri Kulich: Out For Season (Ear)
Bruins
None listed
Stats to know
Tage Thompson has totaled 81 points in 81 games (40 goals and 41 assists).
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has allowed 85 goals (2.52 goals-against average) and recorded 837 saves.
David Pastrnak has 29 goals and 70 assists for 99 total points this season.
Jeremy Swayman has 1,419 saves while giving up 146 goals (2.7 goals-against average) with a .907 save percentage (14th in the league).
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Apr 19, 2026
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