NHL announces dates, times for Bruins-Sabres playoff series

TL;DR

The NHL has announced the schedule for the Bruins-Sabres playoff series, with Game 1 set for Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in Buffalo. This marks the first playoff meeting between the teams since 2010.

Key points

NHL announced Bruins-Sabres playoff series schedule
Game 1 is on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in Buffalo
Last playoff meeting was in 2010
Bruins are 3-1-0 against Sabres this season

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The NHL late Thursday night announced the schedule for the Boston Bruins’ first-round playoff series against the Buffalo Sabres.

The Bruins are 3-1-0 against Buffalo this season

The clubs have met in eight playoff series, but have not renewed their rivalry since the first round in 2010, when Boston knocked out Buffalo in six games.

Game 1 will be played Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo. The full schedule for the upcoming series is as follows:

Game 1: Sunday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. (KeyBank Center | TV: NESN, ESPN, SN360, TVAS | RADIO: 98.5 The Sports Hub)

Game 2: Tuesday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. (KeyBank Center | TV: NESN, ESPN, SN360, TVAS | RADIO: 98.5 The Sports Hub)

Game 3: Thursday, April 23 at 7 p.m. (TD Garden | TV: NESN, TNT, truTV, HBO MAX, SN360, TVAS | RADIO: 98.5 The Sports Hub)

Game 4: Sunday, April 26 at 2 p.m. (TD Garden | TV: NESN, TNT, truTV, HBO MAX, SN, TVAS | RADIO: 98.5 The Sports Hub)

Game 5: Tuesday, April 28 at TBD (KeyBank Center | TV: TBD | RADIO: TBD)

Game 6: Friday May 1 at TBD (TD Garden | TV: TBD | RADIO: TBD)

Game 7: Sunday, May 3 at TBD (KeyBank Center | TV: TBD | RADIO: TBD)

The Bruins finished the regular season under first-year coach Marco Sturm at 45-27-10 and returned to the playoffs one year after tying for the worst record in the Eastern Conference at 33-39-10.

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Q&A

What are the dates and times for the Bruins-Sabres playoff series?

Game 1 is scheduled for Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, with additional games to follow.

When was the last playoff series between the Bruins and Sabres?

The last playoff series between the Bruins and Sabres occurred in 2010, when Boston defeated Buffalo in six games.

How have the Bruins performed against the Sabres this season?

The Bruins have a record of 3-1-0 against the Sabres in the current season.