Bruins vs. Sabres Score, Live Updates, Highlights From Game 6 of NHL Playoffs Series
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The Boston Bruins return to TD Garden looking to stay alive in Game 6 against the Buffalo Sabres.
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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
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.
Sway's up front. pic.twitter.com/h3wi5f3cnu
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) May 1, 2026
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.
Bruins warmup lines:
— Belle Fraser (@bellefraser1) May 1, 2026
Khusnutdinov-Zacha-Pastrnak
Mittelstadt-E. Lindholm-Geekie
Steeves-Minten-Eyssimont
Jeannot-Kuraly-Kastelic
Aspirot-McAvoy
H. Lindholm-Jokiharju
Zadorov-Peeke
Swayman
Korpisalo
6:57 p.m.: Here's what Charlie McAvoy had to say earlier today about Game 6.
McAvoy and Sturm share their thoughts before a big game 6 at TD Garden tonight
— Michael Raimondi (@mraimonditv) May 1, 2026
Boston needs a win or their season is over #Bruins@boston25pic.twitter.com/NPTI4npGO1
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.
Sturm: Bruins lineup remains the same from Game 5.
— Conor Ryan (@ConorRyan_93) May 1, 2026
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.
Roll the tape 🏒 pic.twitter.com/lkEQt8J8RW
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) May 1, 2026
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.
"The biggest thing... that was really an inspiration for me going into this year was not letting my teammates down, not letting Boston down."
— NESN (@NESN) May 1, 2026
Vezina Trophy finalist Jeremy Swayman says that the adversity he experienced last season is part of what allowed him to flourish… pic.twitter.com/KgrR1dmcvl
6:05 p.m.: The Bruins are in the house for Game 6. Morgan Geekie had to rep Pastrnak.
Czeching in for Game 6 🇨🇿 pic.twitter.com/YGeNqmBcVm
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) May 1, 2026
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.
BOSTON RUNS ON PASTA AND THE BRUINS ARE STILL ALIVE pic.twitter.com/Ic7qDUypYA
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) April 29, 2026
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 streamApril 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, fuboMay 3Game 7*: Bruins vs. SabresTBDTBD*If necessary