Bruins vs. Sabres Score, Live Updates, Highlights From Game 3 of NHL Playoffs Series

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The Boston Bruins return to TD Garden for a crucial third game against the Buffalo Sabres.
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The Bruins enter Game 3 with significant momentum after their 4-2 victory on Tuesday. Viktor Arvidsson was the catalyst in game two, scoring two goals, including an insurance goal in the third period just 16 seconds into the game. Morgan Geekie contributed one of the most talked about goals of the playoffs – a backhand from center ice that skipped over Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen – while Pavel Zacha completed the scoring on the power play.
Thursday night’s game represents a huge opportunity for Boston to take its first series lead with the energy of a raucous TD Garden. Expect a high-intensity battle as the Sabers attempt to regain the advantage on the ice in what has quickly become a physical and unpredictable first-round clash.
Follow here for the latest updates and highlights from Game 3 between the Bruins and Sabres.
Bruins score against Sabers
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Bruins vs Sabers Live Updates, Game 3 Highlights
7 p.m.: Bruins fans, we’re just moments away.
Follow all the action throughout Game 3.
6:50 p.m.: The TD Garden is ready.
6:41 p.m.: The teams are on the ice for pre-game warm-ups as faceoff approaches.
6:30 p.m.: The Bruins will face a new goaltender in Game 3, with the Sabers opting for Alex Lyon as their starter.
In the 2025 regular season, Lyon was 20-10-4 with a .907 save percentage and a 2.77 GAA. He replaces Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who started Games 1 and 2 in Buffalo.
6:21 p.m.: In case you need a glimpse into tonight’s vibe.
6:13 p.m.: The Bruins are on site at TD Garden, where they beat the Devils in the regular season finale in their last appearance.
Tonight, the stakes are much higher.
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6:10 p.m.: In game two, the Bruins beat the Sabers 4-2 to even the series. Goals from Viktor Arvidsson (x2), Morgan Geekie and Pavel Zacha were enough for Boston to take a 4-0 lead and win at Buffalo.
Now eyes are turning to TD Garden.
6 p.m.: Tonight, playoff hockey returns to TD Garden for the first time since 2024.
After a victory in Game 2, the Boston Bruins return home with a score of 1-1 in the series. Either the Bruins or Sabers will take the series lead in a crucial Game 3.
Follow live updates throughout the night from Boston.
How to watch Bruins vs. Sabers Game 3: TV channel, live stream
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Bruins vs Sabers will air locally on NESN. Game 3 will also be available to stream on NESN 360 and fubo.
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Bruins vs. Sabers Game 3 start time
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Date: Thursday April 23
Bruins vs. Sabers is scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 23. Game 3 will be played at TD Garden in Boston.
Bruins vs Sabers schedule: series tied 1-1
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Date |
Game |
Time (ET) |
TV/Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
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April 19 |
Game 1: Sabers 4Bruins 3 |
— |
— |
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April 21 |
Game 2: Bruins 4Sabers 2 |
— |
— |
|
April 23 |
Game 3: Sabers vs. Bruins |
7 p.m. |
NESN, NESN 360, fubo |
|
April 26 |
Game 4: Sabers vs. Bruins |
2:00 p.m. |
NESN, NESN 360, fubo |
|
April 28 |
Game 5: Bruins vs. Sabers |
7:30 p.m. |
NESN, NESN 360, fubo |
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May 1 |
Game 6*: Sabers vs. Bruins |
To be determined |
To be determined |
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May 3 |
Game 7*: Bruins vs. Sabers |
To be determined |
To be determined |
*If necessary



