Sabres fans, the moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally here. The NHL has officially announced the dates and times for the Buffalo Sabres’ first-round playoff clash against our division rivals, the Boston Bruins. Here at SabresHub.com, we have everything you need to know to ensure you don’t miss a single second of the action, whether you’re heading down to KeyBank Center or cheering from the couch.
The Official Series Schedule
The path to the cup starts now. Here is the complete breakdown of the Round 1 schedule against Boston:
| Game | Date | Time (EDT) | Location | TV Broadcast |
| Game 1 | Sunday, April 19 | 7:30 p.m. | KeyBank Center | MSG, ESPN |
| Game 2 | Tuesday, April 21 | 7:30 p.m. | KeyBank Center | MSG, ESPN |
| Game 3 | Thursday, April 23 | 7:00 p.m. | TD Garden | MSG, TNT, truTV, HBO Max |
| Game 4 | Sunday, April 26 | 2:00 p.m. | TD Garden | MSG, TNT, truTV, HBO Max |
| Game 5 (If needed) | Tuesday, April 28 | TBD | KeyBank Center | MSG (Buffalo), National TBD |
| Game 6 (If needed) | Friday, May 1 | TBD | TD Garden | MSG (Buffalo), National TBD |
| Game 7 (If needed) | Sunday, May 3 | TBD | KeyBank Center | MSG (Buffalo), National TBD |
How to Watch and Listen
If you can’t make it to the arena, there are plenty of ways to catch every top-shelf goal and bone-crushing hit.
- Television & Streaming: All Round 1 games will be broadcast locally on MSG within the Sabres’ broadcast territory. Cord-cutters can easily stream the MSG feed with a subscription to Fubo or the Gotham Sports App. National broadcasts will be split across ESPN, TNT, truTV, and HBO Max.
- Radio: For those tuning in over the airwaves or listening on the road, all Round 1 radio broadcasts will be carried live on the official radio home of the Sabres, WGR 550.
Tickets & Sabrehood Block Parties
Playoff hockey in Buffalo is an electric experience like no other. If you’re looking to get into the building and blow the roof off, Ticketmaster is the Official Ticket Marketplace for all Sabres playoff tickets.
Don’t have a ticket to get inside? The organization is making sure the entire city can still celebrate together. Fans are invited to attend the Sabrehood Block Parties, which will be taking place during every single home playoff game!
- Party in the Plaza: Get the energy pumping before puck drop with a massive pregame celebration right outside the arena.
- In-Game Watch Party: Head over to Canalside for a massive outdoor viewing party to watch the game alongside hundreds of other diehards.
Both the plaza and Canalside events are completely free and open to the public. Grab your favorite jersey, warm up those vocal cords, and let’s get ready for some playoff hockey. Let’s Go Buffalo!
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