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Stanley Cup playoffs daily: What to watch in Sunday's four Game 1s
What to watch in Sunday's four Game 1s of the Stanley Cup playoffs
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Game 1 Preview: Bruins and Sabres begin their first round series
TL;DR
The Boston Bruins face the Buffalo Sabres in Game 1 of their playoff series tonight at 7:30 PM at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. Bruins' Jeremy Swayman will start in net against Buffalo's Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.
Key points
- Game 1 starts at 7:30 PM
- Location is KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY
- Jeremy Swayman is the Bruins' starting goalie
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is the Sabres' starting goalie
- First playoff game in Buffalo since April 2011
Boston BruinsBuffalo SabresJeremy SwaymanUkko-Pekka Luukkonen
Just the facts
- **When:** Tonight, 7:30 PM
- **Where:** KeyBank Center – Buffalo, NY
- **How to follow:** NESN, ESPN, 98.5 The Sports Hub
- **Opposing perspective:** Die by the Blade
Know your enemy
- Tage Thompson: 40G-41A-81PTS; Rasmus Dahlin: 19G-55A-74PTS; Alex Tuch: 33G-33A-66PTS
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: 22-9-3, 2.52 GAA, .910 save percentage *\*Stats listed above are from the regular season*
Game notes
Q&A
What time does the Bruins vs Sabres Game 1 start?
Game 1 between the Bruins and Sabres starts at 7:30 PM.
Where is Game 1 of the Bruins vs Sabres series being held?
Game 1 is being held at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.
Who are the starting goalies for the Bruins and Sabres in Game 1?
Jeremy Swayman will start for the Bruins, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will start for the Sabres.
