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The Buffalo Sabres return to the NHL playoffs after 15 years, facing the Boston Bruins in the first round. The game takes place at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, marking a significant comeback for the team.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. — KeyBank Center is the site of the best story in the NHL: the Buffalo Sabres.
The Sabres had missed the playoffs for 14 consecutive seasons, but they're back, and it starts Sunday night. The Eastern Conference first-round series matches Buffalo up with the Boston Bruins in a series that matches one of hockey's surprise teams against one of its perennial contenders.
The Sabres were in last place in the Eastern Conference on December 8.
By the end of the regular season, they had the second-most points in the East, not just getting into the playoffs but ensuring that their return would be played at home.
It's hard to know for sure how the Sabres will respond to this season, but given the way they played the whole second half of the campaign, it's safe to expect them to be formidable.
The Bruins, of course, won't be a pushover. Led by David Pastrnak, Boston remains a talented bunch, and they made it out of a jumble in the Eastern Conference standings to ensure this playoff berth.
The NHL clearly likes the storylines here: They made it the primetime ESPN game on Sunday night as the playoffs opened this weekend.
Below, we'll bring you all the updates you need to keep up with the action from Buffalo with The Sporting News live from the KeyBank Center.
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| 1st Period | 2nd Period | 3rd Period | Live score | |
| Boston Bruins | -- | -- | -- | 0 |
| Buffalo Sabres | -- | -- | -- | 0 |
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A sign on the way on 33-West into Buffalo reads, "Welcome to Lindy Ruffalo." The city is ready.
Of note for fans tuning in: The official time scheduled for the opening faceoff is 7:42 p.m. ET.