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Buffalo Sabres rally to beat Boston Bruins 4-3 in Game 1

sportsApr 19, 202615301

On April 19, 2026, the Buffalo Sabres rallied from a 2-0 deficit to beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 in Game 1 of their NHL playoff series. Tage Thompson scored key goals, including the go-ahead goal in the third period, and Alex Tuch sealed the win with an empty-netter with 1:12 remaining. Buffalo registered 37 shots on goal and the victory ended the Sabres' long playoff drought, prompting a Marvel star to fulfill a bet with a Lake Erie cold plunge.

Key Highlights

Buffalo erased a 2-0 deficit to win Game 1, 4-3.
Tage Thompson scored multiple goals, including the decisive third-period strike.
Alex Tuch sealed the victory with an empty-net goal with 1:12 left.
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