Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. Our featured game of this edition is the Buffalo Sabres visiting the Boston Bruins. Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
NHL Predictions
Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins
Series: Sabres 3-2 Bruins
How to Watch: US TV: ESPN; MSG Buffalo; NESN; ESPN+. Canada TV: SN 360; TVA Sports 2.
Time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
We open up NHL predictions with our featured game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Boston Bruins. Buffalo has another chance to win its first Stanley Cup Playoff series since 2007. However, the Sabres will have to do it in the hostile confines of TD Garden.
Despite going int0 enemy territory, Buffalo has won both of its games in Boston. This includes a 6-1 drubbing on April 26 that gave the Sabres a 3-1 series advantage.
The Sabres Story
Alex Lyon is slated to get the start again. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. Lyon took over from Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and has been strong this entire series.
Soon-to-be unrestricted free agent Alex Tuch leads the team in goals (3) and points (6) so far this postseason. Tuch and three other players each have three assists so far this postseason.
The Bruins Story
Jeremy Swayman is the expected starter again for the Bruins has been one of the main reasons why the B’s are still alive in this series. The Alaskan has a 2.87 goals-against-average and a .910 save percentage.
David Pastrnak‘s overtime-goal is another reason that the team is still hanging around in this series. The Czech superstar has two goals and four assists for six points this series.
Both of these teams will want to get the victory in this game. However, the Sabres close out the Bruins in this one and move on.
Prediction: Sabres win 4-2.
