
Bournemouth reach agreement to appoint Rose as Iraola successor
Bournemouth has reached an agreement to appoint Marco Rose as their new head coach, succeeding Andoni Iraola.
The Sabres and Bruins are set to face off in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs first round. The Bruins clinched the first wild-card spot, while the Sabres topped the Atlantic Division with 109 points.
Sabres vs. Bruins schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
After failing to secure a playoff berth last year, the Bruins are back in the postseason. By clinching the first wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, Boston has shown that it is not just a playoff participant, but a dangerous contender.
The Bruins are ready for a first-round clash with the Sabres, who finished atop the Atlantic Division standings with 109 points. History favors Boston, as the Bruins have survived and advanced in six of the eight previous playoff meetings with the Sabres.
The regular season series suggests a razor-thin margin. Boston won three of the four matchups, but two of those victories could have gone the other way in overtime.
Here is the complete series schedule for Sabres vs. Bruins, including TV and streaming options for playoff games.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 19 | Game 1: Bruins vs. Sabres | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, , |
The complete series schedule includes specific dates and times for each game, which can be found in the article.
The article provides information on the TV channels and streaming options available for the Sabres vs. Bruins playoff games.
The Bruins won three out of four regular season matchups against the Sabres, with two victories decided in overtime.
Historically, the Bruins have advanced in six of the eight previous playoff meetings against the Sabres.

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| April 21 | Game 2:Â Bruins vs. Sabres | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, fubo, DIRECTV |
| April 23 | Game 3: Sabres vs. Bruins | 7 p.m. | TNT, truTV, DIRECTV |
| April 26 | Game 4: Sabres vs. Bruins | 2 p.m. | TNT, truTV, DIRECTV |
| April 28 | Game 5*:Â Bruins vs. Sabres | TBD | TBD |
| May 1 | Game 6*: Sabres vs. Bruins | TBD | TBD |
| May 3 | Game 7*:Â Bruins vs. Sabres | TBD | TBD |
*If necessary
Games in the Sabres vs. Bruins series will air on multiple channels.
Fans can stream every playoff game live on DIRECTV, which offers a free trial to new users. Games on ABC and ESPN networks can also be streamed on the ESPN app or fubo, which also has a free trial.
Click here for the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs bracket, updated live as series are completed.
NHL playoffs bracket 2026
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Here are the key dates to know for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| First round begins | April 18 |
| NHL Draft Lottery | May 4 or 5 |
| NHL Scouting Combine at Buffalo | May 31-June 6 |
| Stanley Cup Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 21 |
| NHL Draft at Los Angeles | June 26-27 |
| Free agency begins | July 1 |