Overview
- Buffalo holds a 1-0 series edge following Monday’s 4-3 comeback in Game 1 at KeyBank Center, powered by four third-period goals.
- The puck drops for Game 2 at 7:30 p.m. ET Tuesday in Buffalo, with ESPN carrying the game nationally, Fubo and the Gotham Sports App streaming, MSG in-market, and WGR 550 or the Sabres app on radio.
- Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for ticket holders, with a free Sabrehood Block Party, a 4:30 p.m. Plaza pregame, and a 5:30 p.m. Canalside watch party for fans without seats.
- Depth notes entering Round 1 include goalie Alex Lyon returning to back up Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in Game 1, forward Sam Carrick likely out for the first round, and prospect Jiri Kulich expected to miss the season.
- The best-of-seven shifts to Boston for Games 3 and 4 on April 23 and 26, with Buffalo set to host potential Games 5 and 7 if necessary.