Buffalo Sabres defeat Boston Bruins 3-1: Recap & Betting Results

Thu, Apr 23, 2026 · NHL · Buffalo Sabres 3, Boston Bruins 1

The Buffalo Sabres beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at TD Garden. The Buffalo Sabres covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 6.5, with 4 goals combined.

Buffalo Sabres vs. Boston Bruins final score and game recap

The Buffalo Sabres won by 2 goals.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Who covered the spread in Buffalo Sabres vs. Boston Bruins?

The Buffalo Sabres covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs and won outright, by 2 goals.

Did Buffalo Sabres vs. Boston Bruins go over or under the total?

The game went under: 4 goals combined against a closing total of 6.5, under by 2.5.

This result left the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 in the 2025-26 postseason (1-1 at home, 1-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 1 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 2 times.

This result left the Boston Bruins 1-2 in the 2025-26 postseason (0-1 at home, 1-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 2 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 2 times.

What's next for Buffalo Sabres and Boston Bruins?

Next for the Buffalo Sabres: at the Boston Bruins on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Next for the Boston Bruins: the Buffalo Sabres at home on Sunday, April 26, 2026.