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Sabres Lead 3-1, Host Bruins in Game 5

4/28/2026

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Summary

Sabres Chase Series

Buffalo Sabres host Boston Bruins for Game 5 on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 in the KeyBank Center.
The Sabres lead the series 3-1 after a 6-1 win in Game 4, scoring four first-period goals.
Bowen Byram leads the series with three goals and five points.
Alex Lyon posts a 0.89 GAA and .964 save %.
A win would send Buffalo to its first second-round since 2007 against Tampa Bay or Montreal.

Summary

Bruins Reset

Nikita Zadorov was fined $5,000, got five-minute major and game misconduct for cross-checking Rasmus Dahlin in Game 4.
Viktor Arvidsson left Game 4 injured, missed Monday’s practice and is doubtful for Game 5.
Coach Marco Sturm will not reveal Monday’s line combos and hints at roster changes.
Jeremy Swayman was pulled after six goals and shouted at teammates.
Charlie McAvoy called the loss embarrassing and urged Bruins to reset before Game 5.

History

Historical Context

In 1994 the New York Rangers, led by captain Mark Messier, broke the 54-year “Curse of 1940” by winning the Stanley Cup in a Game 7 victory over Vancouver. The triumph ended the longest championship drought in the Original Six and sparked a surge in league popularity. The 2026 playoff clash where the Buffalo Sabres lead Boston 3-1 echoes that underdog momentum first seen in ’94.

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Sabres Chase Series

Buffalo Sabres host Boston Bruins for Game 5 on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 in the KeyBank Center.
The Sabres lead the series 3-1 after a 6-1 win in Game 4, scoring four first-period goals.
Bowen Byram leads the series with three goals and five points.
Alex Lyon posts a 0.89 GAA and .964 save %.
A win would send Buffalo to its first second-round since 2007 against Tampa Bay or Montreal.

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