When Do The NHL Playoffs Start For The Bruins? Boston’s First-Round Timeline and Playoff Matchup
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The Boston Bruins are set to start their NHL playoff journey against the Buffalo Sabres on April 19. The Bruins clinched the top wild-card spot, while the Sabres won the Atlantic Division title.
The Boston Bruins are heading into the NHL playoffs with momentum after a shutout win over the Devils. They will face the Buffalo Sabres in the first round, starting on April 19 at KeyBank Center. The Sabres won the Atlantic Division title, led by Tage Thompson's 40-goal campaign and Rasmus Dahlin's point-per-game surge. The series will shift to TD Garden after the first two games in Buffalo. The Bruins have nine playoff appearances in the last eleven years and a defensive structure to counter Buffalo's offense. The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs begin on April 18.
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