How to Watch Bruins vs. Sabres Game 6: Channel, Live Stream & Start Time for 2026 NHL Playoffs originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Bruins extended their first-round series against the Sabres with a thrilling overtime victory in Game 5. Can they force a Game 7?
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Boston trailed, 1-0, at the end of the first period of Game 5, but Elias Lindholm tied the game in the second period with an unassisted goal. Then, in the extra period, David Pastrnak took a pass from Hampus Lindholm and beat Alex Lyon, helping the Bruins avoid elimination.
Boston will now look to get its first home win of the 2026 NHL Playoffs on Friday night after a couple of rough performances earlier in the series.
Here is everything you need to know about Bruins vs. Sabres, including TV and streaming options for Game 6 of the first-round series.
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TV channel: NESN
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Bruins vs. Sabres will air locally on NESN. Game 6 will also be available to stream on NESN 360 and fubo.
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Date: Friday, May 1
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Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Bruins vs. Sabres is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, May 1. Game 6 will be played at the TD Garden in Boston.
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Date |
Game |
Time (ET) |
TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
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April 19 |
Game 1: Sabres 4, Bruins 3 |
— |
— |
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April 21 |
Game 2: Bruins 4, Sabres 2 |
— |
— |
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April 23 |
Game 3: Sabres 3, Bruins 1 |
— |
— |
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April 26 |
Game 4: Sabres 6, Bruins 1 |
— |
— |
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April 28 |
Game 5: Bruins 2, Sabres 1 (OT) |
— |
— |
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May 1 |
Game 6: Sabres vs. Bruins |
7:30 p.m. |
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May 3 |
Game 7*: Bruins vs. Sabres |
TBD |
TBD |
*If necessary
Here are the key dates to know for the NHL Playoffs:
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Event |
Dates |
|---|---|
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First round begins |
April 18 |
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Second round begins |
May 2* |
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Conference finals begin |
May 17* |
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Stanley Cup Final begins |
June 3* |
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Last possible day for Game 7 |
June 21 |
*Can move up depending on earlier series
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