The Buffalo Sabres will visit the Boston Bruins at TD Garden for Game 3 of their first-round playoff series in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs, with the series currently tied at 1-1. The Bruins recently secured a 4-3 victory, thanks to standout performances from Viktor Arvidsson, who netted two goals, and David Pastrnak, who contributed two assists. The Sabres initially took the lead in the series but faced a setback in Game 2 due to emotional play. Historically, the Bruins have a slight edge, winning 3 of the last 5 matchups against the Sabres. In terms of scoring, the Sabres lead their division with 288 goals, while the Bruins are fifth with 272 goals. For Game 3, both teams are even at -115 odds, with an over/under set at 6.5 goals. The Bruins will look to capitalize on their home ice advantage to take a commanding lead in the series.