The Bruins will try to avoid a 3-1 deficit when they face the Sabres in Game 4 of their first-round series on Sunday afternoon.
After stealing Game 2 on the road, Boston fell, 3-1, in its first home game of the 2026 NHL Playoffs. Tanner Jeannot gave the Bruins an early lead in Game 3, but the Sabres scored the next three goals on their way to victory.
Can David Pastrnak, Morgan Geekie and the rest of the Bruins secure a win in front of the home crowd?
Here is everything you need to know about Bruins vs. Sabres, including TV and streaming options for Game 4 of the first-round series.
How to watch Bruins vs. Sabres Game 4: TV channel, live stream
Bruins vs. Sabres will air locally on NESN. Game 4 will also be available to stream on NESN 360 and fubo.
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Bruins vs. Sabres Game 4 start time
- Date: Sunday, April 26
- Time: 2 p.m. ET
Bruins vs. Sabres is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 26. Game 4 will be played at the TD Garden in Boston.
Bruins vs. Sabres schedule: Buffalo leads 2-1
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 19 | Game 1: Sabres 4, Bruins 3 | — | — |
| April 21 | Game 2: Bruins 4, Sabres 2 | — | — |
| April 23 | Game 3: Sabres 3, Bruins 1 | — | — |
| April 26 | Game 4: Sabres vs. Bruins | 2 p.m. | NESN, NESN 360, fubo |
| April 28 | Game 5: Bruins vs. Sabres | 7:30 p.m. | NESN, NESN 360, fubo |
| May 1 | Game 6*: Sabres vs. Bruins | TBD | TBD |
| May 3 | Game 7*: Bruins vs. Sabres | TBD | TBD |
*If necessary
NHL Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026
Here are the key dates to know for the NHL Playoffs:
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| First round begins | April 18 |
| Second round begins | May 2* |
| Conference finals begin | May 17* |
| Stanley Cup Final begins | June 3* |
| Last possible day for Game 7 | June 21 |
*Can move up depending on earlier series