Buffalo Sabres at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Boston Bruins on Apr 26, 2026. Final score: Buffalo Sabres 6, Boston Bruins 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 26, 2026 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| Series | R1 Game 4: BUF 3-1 BOS |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 6 |
| Boston Bruins score | 1 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Bowen Byram | D | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:59 | 0.07 | 2.73 |
| 2nd | Alex Tuch | R | 1 | 1 | 6 | 18:35 | 0.83 | 2.57 |
| 3rd | Peyton Krebs | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:32 | 0.88 | 2.46 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Buffalo Sabres–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:17 | BUF | Peyton Krebs | Alex Tuch | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 07:10 | BUF | Josh Doan | Ryan McLeod, Bowen Byram | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 09:15 | BUF | Zach Benson | Josh Doan | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 1st 14:24 | BUF | Bowen Byram | Owen Power, Jack Quinn | 5v5 | 4–0 |
| 3rd 05:08 | BUF | Beck Malenstyn | Jordan Greenway, Tyson Kozak | 5v5 | 5–0 |
| 3rd 06:32 | BUF | Alex Tuch | Tage Thompson, Peyton Krebs | 5v5 | 6–0 |
| 3rd 19:20 | BOS | Sean Kuraly | Andrew Peeke, Mark Kastelic | 4v5 | 6–1 |
Team Comparison
| Buffalo Sabres | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 35 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.45 | 0.43 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 7 |
| Corsi % | 52.8% | 47.2% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| Hits | 23 | 42 |
| Blocks | 17 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowen Byram | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 22:59 | 0.07 | 2.73 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 18:35 | 0.83 | 2.57 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14:32 | 0.88 | 2.46 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:14 | 0.06 | 2.41 |
| Josh Doan | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12:51 | 0.50 | 2.33 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:24 | 0.10 | 2.24 |
| Tyson Kozak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:59 | 0.45 | 1.79 |
| Jordan Greenway | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:26 | 0.00 | 1.79 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:21 | 0.09 | 1.72 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:18 | 0.40 | 1.61 |
| Zach Benson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:25 | 0.41 | 1.61 |
| Conor Timmins | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:58 | 0.08 | 1.47 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:55 | 0.00 | 1.43 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:12 | 0.12 | 1.25 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:56 | 0.12 | 1.13 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:10 | 0.02 | 0.95 |
| Jason Zucker | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:26 | 0.31 | 0.63 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:19 | 0.00 | 0.56 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:46 | 0.00 | 0.13 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:59 | 0.03 | 0.09 |
| Lukas Reichel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:51 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:53 | 0.01 | -0.12 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:34 | 0.00 | -0.14 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:41 | 0.05 | -0.48 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:15 | 0.01 | -0.87 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:15 | 0.02 | -0.88 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:32 | 0.10 | -0.88 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:28 | 0.14 | -0.89 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:37 | 0.03 | -0.99 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:21 | 0.00 | -1.04 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:42 | 0.01 | -1.08 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:13 | 0.00 | -1.11 |
| Jordan Harris | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:37 | 0.00 | -1.13 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:23 | 0.02 | -1.31 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:06 | 0.00 | -1.65 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:30 | 0.01 | -1.69 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Lyon | Buffalo Sabres | 23 | 24 | 95.8% | -0.58 | W |
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 23 | 29 | 79.3% | -2.21 | L |
| Joonas Korpisalo | Boston Bruins | 6 | 6 | 100.0% | 0.66 |
Analysis
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Boston Bruins 6–1 on Apr 26, 2026, a decisive 5-goal win.
Boston Bruins generated 0.43 expected goals to Buffalo Sabres's 4.45 — the run of play matched the result, with Buffalo Sabres earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Bowen Byram led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.73 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Joonas Korpisalo stopped 6 of 6, worth 0.66 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins game?
The Buffalo Sabres beat the Boston Bruins 6–1 on Apr 26, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Buffalo Sabres 6, Boston Bruins 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Bowen Byram led all skaters at 2.73, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 0.43 expected goals and Buffalo Sabres generated 4.45, so Buffalo Sabres created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Buffalo Sabres put 35 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 24. High-danger chances went 19 to 7.