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Jessica Pegula supports the Buffalo Sabres as they secure a playoff win against the Boston Bruins, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. She is currently preparing for the Mutua Madrid Open while cheering for her family's NHL team.
Jessica Pegula is preparing for the Mutua Madrid Open while her Buffalo Sabres are venturing into uncharted territory the city has not seen from its NHL team in over a decade.
Pegulaâs father and family own the Buffalo Sabres, and the team has struggled mightily in recent years, but her support and fandom never waivered.
Now Pegula is playing a WTA 1000 tennis tournament, watching from afar, and reacting to a come-from-behind effort mounted in the final five minutes of the game that lifted the Sabres to a 4-3 win over the Boston Bruins to take a 1-0 lead in the NHL playoff series.
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Pegula posted a video of the fans celebrating in the streets after the home game win. April snow was falling on the jubilant scene, but no one seemed to care. The atmosphere was electric.
She wrote: âI canât believe Iâm in Europe when this happenedâŠthe fomo is real. There is nothing better than playoff hockey. Letâs go @BuffaloSabresâ
The Sabres host Game 2 of the series on Tuesday, April 21 at 7:30 PM EDT. That means Pegula will likely be sleeping during the next game as Madrid is six hours ahead.
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Pegula is in Coco Gauffâs quarter of the draw setting up a potential Round of 16 match against her former doubles partner. With a first round bye, she could face an American opponent much earlier. Pegula will play the winner of the Katie Boulter vs. Hailey Baptiste first round match.
Jessica Pegula expressed her support for the Buffalo Sabres after their playoff win, highlighting her long-standing fandom despite the team's struggles.
The Buffalo Sabres won their playoff game against the Boston Bruins with a come-from-behind effort, scoring in the final five minutes to secure a 4-3 victory.
Jessica Pegula is currently preparing for the Mutua Madrid Open while supporting her family's NHL team, the Buffalo Sabres.

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The Charleston Open champion is already in clay court form, but adjusting to the conditions on the European red clay will be vital.
The Mutua Madrid Open doubles draw is not out so we do not yet know if Pegula plans to play doubles. She reached the Round of 16 in Charleston with Asia Muhammad before losing to her Playerâs Box podcast cohort Jennifer Brady and Erin Routliffe.