In a dramatic Game 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Buffalo Sabres rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Boston Bruins 4-3 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. The Bruins initially took control with goals from Morgan Geekie and Elias Lindholm, but the tide turned in the third period when Tage Thompson scored two quick goals to equalize. Mattias Samuelsson then netted the go-ahead goal just a minute later, followed by an empty-netter from Alex Tuch. Despite David Pastrnak's late power-play goal, the Bruins could not recover, marking a disappointing start to the series. The loss was particularly painful as it showcased the Bruins' tendency to collapse under pressure, with individual mistakes contributing to their downfall. Game 2 will take place on Tuesday night, providing the Bruins an opportunity to regroup and adjust their strategy.