Overview
- Boston lost Game 6 by 4–1, giving Buffalo the series 4–2 and ending Marco Sturm's first NHL season.
- Sturm said the exit hurts and added he is very proud of his team.
- Utah was eliminated as Vegas won Game 6 in Salt Lake City 5–1 to take the series 4–2.
- JJ Peterka finished the playoffs without a goal or assist, which could put him in the mix for Harold Kreis's Germany roster for the World Championship in Switzerland from May 15 to 31.
- Montreal and Tampa Bay will decide their series in a Game 7 in Tampa after a 1–0 overtime game forced the decider.