Buffalo Sabres Summary

The Buffalo Sabres have taken a commanding 3-1 lead in their playoff series against the Boston Bruins, following a dominant 6-1 victory in Game 4 on Sunday, April 26, 2026. This win puts the Sabres just one game away from their first playoff series victory since 2007.

The team scored four goals in the first period, with goaltender Alex Lyon making 23 saves. Buffalo's success in this series is underscored by Lyon's impressive performance, boasting a 0.89 goals-against average and a .964 save percentage since taking over as the starter.

The Sabres will look to clinch the series on home ice during Game 5 at KeyBank Center. Meanwhile, tensions escalated after Boston's Nikita Zadorov was fined $5,000 for a dangerous cross-check on Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin, highlighting the physical nature of playoff hockey.

Buffalo's head coach Lindy Ruff has also noted that center Josh Norris is nearing a return from injury, which could further boost the team's chances as they aim to close out the series. The Sabres have not let a 3-1 series lead slip away in their playoff history, while the Bruins have never come back from such a deficit, presenting a tense scenario as both teams prepare for Game 5.