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Sabres vs. Bruins live score, updates, highlights from NHL playoffs return to Buffalo after 15 years
TL;DR
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.
Key points
- Buffalo Sabres return to NHL playoffs after 15 years
- Sabres face Boston Bruins in first round
- Game held at KeyBank Center in Buffalo
- Sabres had missed playoffs for 14 consecutive seasons
- Sabres finished regular season with second-most points in East
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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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Q&A
When did the Buffalo Sabres last play in the NHL playoffs?
The Buffalo Sabres last played in the NHL playoffs 15 years ago.
What teams are competing in the NHL playoffs first round?
The Buffalo Sabres are competing against the Boston Bruins in the first round of the NHL playoffs.
How did the Buffalo Sabres perform during the regular season?
The Buffalo Sabres finished the regular season with the second-most points in the Eastern Conference.
