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Boston Bruins vs Buffalo Sabres: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Boston Bruins (13-4-1) visit the Buffalo Sabres (8-6-3) on Thursday, April 1, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, at KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY. TV: MSGB. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins.

NHLThursday, April 1, 2027

Boston Bruins13-4-1

7:00 PM ETApr 1, 2027

Buffalo Sabres8-6-3

DateApr 1, 2027

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueKeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY

TVMSGB

Team comparison

Boston BruinsBuffalo Sabres

Goals per game

3.8

2.9

Goals allowed per game

2.3

3.4

13-4-1Record8-6-3

1st in Atlantic DivisionStanding6th in Atlantic Division

5-4Road record / home record4-5

WWWWLLast 5LWLWW

W4StreakL1

Team stats

Boston BruinsBuffalo Sabres

Goals Against Average

2.28

3.29

Shots Against per Game

28.3

27.1

Penalty Kill Percentage

77.0

71.2

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.72

2.94

Shots per Game

26.8

28.4

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

18.3

14.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

256

158

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Boston Bruins

James Hagens C · Back

Injured Reserve

Buffalo Sabres

Alex Lyon G · Shoulder

Injured Reserve

Konsta Helenius C · Upper Body

Out

Justin Danforth RW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Matt Grzelcyk D · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Boston BruinsWWWWL

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Florida PanthersW 4-1

Nov 5, 2026 · at Pittsburgh PenguinsW 6-2

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsW 3-2

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 5-4

Oct 29, 2026 · at St. Louis BluesL 1-4

Buffalo SabresLWLWW

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsL 1-4

Nov 6, 2026 · vs Columbus Blue JacketsW 5-2

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Ottawa SenatorsL 1-2

Oct 31, 2026 · at Los Angeles KingsW 3-2

Oct 29, 2026 · at Anaheim DucksW 7-6

Season series

Series starts 1/5

Apr 7, 2027BOS 0, BUF 0

Apr 1, 2027BOS 0, BUF 0

Mar 23, 2027BUF 0, BOS 0

Jan 5, 2027BUF 0, BOS 0

Team pages

Boston Bruins
Schedule, roster and stats

Buffalo Sabres
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Boston Bruins vs Buffalo Sabres?

The game is on Thursday, April 1, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY.

How can I watch Boston Bruins vs Buffalo Sabres?

TV: MSGB.

What are the records of the Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres?

Boston Bruins: 13-4-1. Buffalo Sabres: 8-6-3.

Who is injured for Boston Bruins vs Buffalo Sabres?

Listed out or doubtful: Boston Bruins: James Hagens. Buffalo Sabres: Alex Lyon, Konsta Helenius, Justin Danforth, Matt Grzelcyk. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Boston Bruins vs Buffalo Sabres played?

KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY.

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