The Buffalo Sabres (50-23-9) host the Boston Bruins (45-27-10) in the first round of the NHL Playoffs, leading the series 3-1. The Sabres have a strong scoring differential of +43 and recently won the last matchup 6-1. Top performers include Josh Doan for Buffalo and David Pastrnak for Boston, while both teams face injuries, with several players out or day to day. The game is set for Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. EDT, with a betting line of Sabres -175 and Bruins +146.
