Buffalo Sabres at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Boston Bruins on May 01, 2026. Final score: Buffalo Sabres 4, Boston Bruins 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | May 01, 2026 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| Series | R1 Game 6: BUF 4-2 BOS |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 4 |
| 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 | Zach Benson | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:47 | 0.31 | 2.07 |
| 2nd | Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 2 | 5 | 23:49 | 0.36 | 1.89 |
| 3rd | Josh Norris | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16:45 | 0.78 | 1.77 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Buffalo Sabres–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:25 | BUF | Alex Tuch | Rasmus Dahlin, Tage Thompson | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 12:26 | BUF | Mattias Samuelsson | Peyton Krebs, Tage Thompson | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 01:54 | BOS | David Pastrnak | Pavel Zacha, Hampus Lindholm | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 05:58 | BUF | Zach Benson | Josh Doan | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 16:40 | BUF | Josh Norris | Rasmus Dahlin | 6v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Buffalo Sabres | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.65 | 1.59 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 46.4% | 53.6% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 47.5% | 52.5% |
| Hits | 27 | 43 |
| Blocks | 19 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 3 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Benson | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16:47 | 0.31 | 2.07 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 23:49 | 0.36 | 1.89 |
| Josh Norris | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:45 | 0.78 | 1.77 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 15:51 | 0.83 | 1.74 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:36 | 0.02 | 1.33 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:24 | 0.01 | 1.28 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:36 | 1.13 | 1.27 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 21:54 | 1.19 | 1.24 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:58 | 0.19 | 0.92 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:05 | 0.16 | 0.87 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:36 | 0.01 | 0.49 |
| Tyson Kozak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:00 | 0.00 | 0.43 |
| Jordan Greenway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:58 | 0.00 | 0.29 |
| Conor Timmins | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:39 | 0.48 | 0.06 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:38 | 0.01 | -0.04 |
| Jason Zucker | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:25 | 0.17 | -0.06 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:52 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| Michael Kesselring | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:25 | 0.00 | -0.19 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 18:35 | 0.44 | 0.90 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:21 | 0.09 | 0.84 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:15 | 0.01 | 0.26 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:48 | 0.15 | 0.19 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:40 | 0.08 | 0.14 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:40 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:09 | 0.01 | -0.07 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:00 | 0.00 | -0.16 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:22 | 0.10 | -0.17 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:57 | 0.22 | -0.18 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:04 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:24 | 0.01 | -0.42 |
| Alex Steeves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:46 | 0.03 | -0.46 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:52 | 0.00 | -0.46 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:04 | 0.45 | -0.50 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:13 | 0.00 | -0.53 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:59 | 0.00 | -0.55 |
| Henri Jokiharju | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:12 | 0.00 | -0.91 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Lyon | Buffalo Sabres | 25 | 26 | 96.2% | 0.59 | W |
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 22 | 25 | 88.0% | 0.96 | L |
Analysis
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Boston Bruins 4–1 on May 01, 2026.
Boston Bruins generated 1.59 expected goals to Buffalo Sabres's 5.65 — the run of play matched the result, with Buffalo Sabres earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Zach Benson led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.07 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 22 of 25, worth 0.96 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins game?
The Buffalo Sabres beat the Boston Bruins 4–1 on May 01, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Buffalo Sabres 4, Boston Bruins 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Zach Benson led all skaters at 2.07, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 1.59 expected goals and Buffalo Sabres generated 5.65, so Buffalo Sabres created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Buffalo Sabres put 26 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 26. High-danger chances went 17 to 8.