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NHL Playoffs: Boston Bruins vs. Buffalo Sabres Picks – Game 4 Betting Preview, Team News, and Predictions (Apr 26)  

  • Alex Dudley
  • Apr 24, 2026 at 5:45 AM EDT

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  • When: Sunday, April 26, 2026. 2:00 PM ET
  • Where: TD Garden, Boston
  • How to Watch: ESPN+
Game ResultOdds
Boston Bruins-113
Buffalo Sabres-101

Boston Bruins vs. Buffalo Sabres Preview

The Stanley Cup Playoffs roll on this weekend, as the crucial Game 4 in the opening round of the Eastern Conference between the Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres is set for TD Garden. There will be pressure on the Bruins to bounce back following a 3-1 loss in Game 3 on Thursday.      

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Boston Bruins Stats & Team News

  • Overall Record: 45-27-10
  • Home Record: 29-11-1
  • Road Record: 16-16-9

Intense pressure will be on the Boston Bruins in Game 4, as Marco Sturm’s team bid to avoid trailing the Buffalo Sabres by two games ahead of the series moving back to Buffalo. Morgan Geekie has been the team’s most productive player in the final third this term, scoring a team-high 39 goals.

However, David Pastrnak has raised his game in the post-season, registering four assists and one goal in the playoffs so far. However, nether star could make a telling impression in Thursday’s 3-1 loss.

Injury News:

No injuries

Buffalo Sabres Stats & Team News

  • Overall Record: 50-23-9
  • Home Record: 26-10-5
  • Road Record: 24-13-4

Lindy Ruff’s second season since returning to the Buffalo Sabres has been a huge success, ending their 14-season wait for a return to the playoffs. This Sunday’s game presents a huge opportunity for the Atlantic Division winners, as a victory will see them go within one victory of a place in the next round.

Alex Tuch and Tage Thompson have been star performers in the post-season, with both stars netting two goals apiece during this season with the Bruins. Tuch was among the scorers in Thursday’s 3-1 win in Boston, with Bowen Byram and Noah Ostlund also scoring efforts.

Injury News:

No Injuries

Boston Bruins vs. Buffalo Sabres Picks

The Buffalo Sabres bring the momentum into this clash, and their offensive quality could ultimately be decisive in their battle to go within one victory of achieving a spot in the next round of the playoffs.

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